# 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 BFO93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA075.md): Cessna 172N · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N1329E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA159.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N7504D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of collective in recovering from a loss of control due to ground resonance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA147.md): Raven S-55A · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N6465K · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor was unfavorable winds
- [NTSB CHI93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA155.md): Maule M5 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1993 · N5644D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA187.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1993 · N83364 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the touchdown. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and his failure to maintain a balance between the wing fuel tanks.
- [NTSB LAX93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA192.md): Cessna 182C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N8813T · Substantial damage
  > The excessive approach speed and failure of the first pilot to flare the airplane properly. A factor was the failure of the second pilot to properly supervise the flight.
- [NTSB DEN93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA045.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1993 · N3917Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA080.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N5334F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA144.md): Piper PA-38 · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1993 · N2352R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA214.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1993 · N3656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing and her failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go around. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot's low total experience, 2) the fuel imbalance between the wing fuel tanks,…
- [NTSB NYC93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Buchanan, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N33929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, inadequate crew coordination, and failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind and proximity of obstructions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA179.md): Cessna 320 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N5711X · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the steering spring from the steering yoke assembly due to inadequate installation. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance on the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA141.md): Beech V-35B · Bennington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N38076 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N70397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedures in that he landed with excessive flap extension, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA102.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N3071N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA93MA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA93MA040.md): Douglas DC-10-30 · Dallas/Ft Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N139AA · Substantial damage
  > The national transportation safety board determines that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the captain to use proper directional control techniques to maintain the airplane on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1993 · N440AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N5283P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Towanda, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N6346E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for a gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA040.md): Maule M-6-235 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N56509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were: a crosswind and tailwind component.
- [NTSB LAX93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA168.md): Cessna 152 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1993 · N89022 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight and delaying the remedial action. The dual student's improper use of the brakes is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA119.md): Vaughan Mustang II · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1993 · N20JV · Substantial damage
  > The aircrafts takeoff performance exceeded and pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wind
- [NTSB NYC93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA071.md): Cessna 177B · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N11828 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing was the lack of recency of experience.
- [NTSB NYC93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA070.md): Stinson 108-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N8775K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot at the controls failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor provided inadequate supervision. A related factor was the pilot at the controls had no flight experience in the make and model of airplane being flown.
- [NTSB CHI93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N89098 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA086.md): Boeing D75N1 · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N56426 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing. A factor to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA151.md): Piper PA-20 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA081.md): Cessna U206F · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N8768Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of flight controls by the pilot in command. Factors relating to the accident were the strong, tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA110.md): Luscombe 8E · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N1337B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet ground
- [NTSB SEA93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA080.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N24WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N89681 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper remedial action to correct the situation. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB BFO93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA058.md): Learjet 35 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1993 · N304AF · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot in command (PIC). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and the runway/terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA113.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1993 · N2440T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Logan-Cache, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N13008 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and insufficient remedial action. Factors include a snow bank near the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA109.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Saint Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1993 · N978Z · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper use of thrust reversers and excessive use of engine power. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the crosswind and the first officer's failure to raise the flaps.
- [NTSB FTW93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA101.md): Grumman G-164 · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA042.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1993 · N9977N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the private certificated/dual student pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the failure of the flight instructor/pilot in command to take timely remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA099.md): Cessna 172K · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N1628C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain, excessive airspeed, and crosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Marshall, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N8696D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB FTW93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA099.md): Cessna 180J · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N7770K · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor was vibration in the tailwheel for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA142.md): Champion 7EC · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N9099B · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight, the dual student's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the normal brakes. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the rudder.
- [NTSB CHI93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N67475 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA074.md): Cessna 150L · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N150KC · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB CHI93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA105.md): Cessna 172M · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N20043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA101.md): Beech 200 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N7257T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering whiteout conditions in the landing flare.
- [NTSB BFO93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA041.md): Cessna 152 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N4705Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA108.md): Cessna 150M · Aurora, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N704RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N8275L · Substantial damage
  > An excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB DEN93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA029.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1993 · N4908G · Destroyed
  > Rudder control interference.
- [NTSB SEA93LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA068.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winnett, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N789FG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowbank and lack of total experience in type operation.

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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=66

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