# 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 DEN93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA028.md): Maule M-5-220C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N16CB · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was: lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA100.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N2611K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive braking by the dual student.
- [NTSB BFO93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA043.md): Cessna 150 · Knoxville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N8958S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to plow the runway adequately.
- [NTSB CHI93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA097.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N3044N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB CHI93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA096.md): Cessna 172K · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N46460 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA095.md): Cessna 150M · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N9297U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA136.md): Cessna T188C · Delhi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1993 · N2086J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff and failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA128.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5506C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his resultant loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA031.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Hudson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N999HF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an advertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Galt, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N67615 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited total flight experience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA122.md): Cessna 182E · Corning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N9300X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight inspection. Factors relating to this accident were the not properly secured oil cap and the oil covered windshield.
- [NTSB BFO93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA027.md): Cessna 210K · Sunbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N8110G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA115.md): Grumman G-164 · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N10212 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to maintain directional control. The pilot's failure to use the tailwheel lock and the soft and wet terrain were factors relating to this accident.
- [NTSB MIA93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA066.md): Cessna 172K · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1993 · N79563 · Substantial damage
  > Undetected damage to the right main gear brake line which developed a leak and resulted in failure of the brake. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, or stop the aircraft, prior to colliding with aircraft parked to the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N4882P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB SEA93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA062.md): Cessna 185E · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N5849J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action. Factors include a poor inflight decision, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA030.md): Cessna 180H · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · CFZEX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Factors were the unfavorable winds and rough water.
- [NTSB ATL93MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93MA055.md): Lockheed L382E-44K-20 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N130X · Destroyed
  > Disengagement of the rudder fly-by-wire flight control system resulting in a total loss of rudder control capability while conducting ground minimum control speed tests. The disengagement was a result of the inadequate design of the rudder's integrated…
- [NTSB SEA93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N11096 · Substantial damage
  > Movement of the tailwheel assembly was restricted. Improper maintenance was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N68155 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA085.md): Stinson 108-3 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N6402M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA082.md): Cessna 140 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1993 · N3571V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA058.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N56843 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained and ground loop/swerve not corrected by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA108.md): Cessna 210D · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N3980Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway based on inaccurate wind information.
- [NTSB NYC93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA057.md): Cessna 150K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5725G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot, and take control of the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tower. Factors related to the accident were the improper use…
- [NTSB CHI93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA080.md): Cessna 172D · Slayton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N2440U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA056.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N40586 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and his inadequate remedial actions, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were the ice covered runway and the snowbank along the runway edges.
- [NTSB CHI93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N2375P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA076.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N5414Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind
- [NTSB NYC93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA055.md): Cessna 172P · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N52491 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and nosing over. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA075.md): North American AT-6D · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N101NZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA105.md): Beech 58P · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1993 · N4458S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach, his use of an excessive airspeed on final approach and his improper use of the brakes. A factor in the accident was his limited experience in both multi engine and in the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA098.md): Grumman G-164A · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1993 · N6654 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll out due to a binding left brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N24908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N48863 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB BFO93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Scotia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N6379M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA053.md): Swearingen SA-226T(B) · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N161RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a snow covered runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA070.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N56221 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll
- [NTSB CHI93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA071.md): Don Showalter Lancair 320 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1993 · N18M · Substantial damage
  > A jammed main landing gear brake.
- [NTSB FTW93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA065.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1993 · N734GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snow conditions
- [NTSB ANC93IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA026.md): Grumman G-21A · Akutan, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1993 · N22932 · Minor damage
  > The incident was caused by the pilots improper compensation for the winds. Factors were the microburst, the rough water, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA065.md): Cessna 172N · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1993 · N6176G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N4870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA048.md): Cessna 120 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N4292N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.
- [NTSB LAX93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA085.md): Mooney M20F · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N9511M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to gusting cross winds and ice on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA080.md): Piper PA-28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N129AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA082.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1992 · N5653R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the brake system.
- [NTSB LAX93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA081.md): Varga 2150A · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1992 · N5068V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB CHI93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake In The Hls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042.md): Pitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.

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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=67

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