# 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 CHI93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA057.md): Beech V35A · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1992 · N8468N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling during ground operation with a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA046.md): Cessna 150L · Weedsport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N6524G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the after landing roll. Factors in this accident were the strong cross winds and the ice patched runway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA036.md): Piper PA-22 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N8714D · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and ground loop of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the crosswind at the time of the landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N65479 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N9102W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB NYC93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA036.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N3017P · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA064.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N8339X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during the landing touchdown. Contributing to the accident inadequate maintenance of the runway safety area by airport personnel.
- [NTSB ANC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA018.md): Luscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N71585 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N63294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of rudder control and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA013.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N473FW · Substantial damage
  > A failure by FBO personnel to properly connect the nose wheel torque link after towing the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N9284C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the ailerons.
- [NTSB MIA93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA017.md): Cessna 180K · Wiggins, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N2873K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground loss of control (ground loop) and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA021.md): Cessna 172M · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N13400 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and excessive airspeed on final. Factors include a wet turf runway, and trees adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA035.md): Cessna 182P · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N7379S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes. Contributing to this accident was the worn brake pedals.
- [NTSB DEN93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N4069Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N24975 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA029.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N91930 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA028.md): Cessna 150F · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N8199S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Mallory, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N20493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tree.
- [NTSB NYC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N2503L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for adverse wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with trees. Factor related to the accident was: the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB CHI93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N9507S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA018.md): Cessna 305A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N1832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll resulting in a ground loop swerve.
- [NTSB CHI93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA014.md): Piper PA-20 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N5592H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N19402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a wall and subsequently caught fire. A contributing factor was the pilot improperly compensated for a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA008.md): James R. Prideaux Avid Flyer · Mt. Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N81AF · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a tail wind.
- [NTSB FTW93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA011.md): Cessna L-19A · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N5563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the cross wind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA014.md): Piper PA28-161 · St. Clairsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N8333T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to land on a short grass runway with a tail wind. A factor in this accident was the pilots failure to obtain and evaluate a weather briefing prior to the flight.
- [NTSB NYC93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA009.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N9486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the VASI lights.
- [NTSB CHI93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA007.md): Howard DGA-15P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N67433 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability, and airplane performance data not followed by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N5884E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was excessive airspeed during landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA002.md): Piper PA-22-160 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N9807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA002.md): Cessna 172P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N5394K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper remedial action and improper use of the rudder. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's improper flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA001.md): Cessna 170B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2515D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls and brakes.
- [NTSB CHI92LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA296.md): Piper PA-22 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control.
- [NTSB BFO92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA148.md): Mooney M20E · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N1338W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors related to the accident were darkness, a lack of runway lighting on the left side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of visual ques.
- [NTSB CHI92LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA285.md): Cessna 177B · Norcross, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N34893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and the pilot's total lack of experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA213.md): Cessna 172M · Lloyd, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N12089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX92LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA392.md): Luscombe 8A · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N39087 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the low speed portion of the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the lack of brake pedals at the instructor's seat position on the right side of the cockpit.
- [NTSB LAX92LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA391.md): Beech D17S · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N9465H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind condition and the soft, rough nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA205.md): Cessna 182P · Lopez, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N21538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's faiure to obtain proper assistance and to properly set the throttle.
- [NTSB MIA92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA182.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N8906Q · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the right main landing gear tire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA275.md): Beech 35-A33 · Caledonia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during a landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA165.md): Champion 7GCAA · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N11098 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA200.md): York Y2 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6107U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CHI92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA272.md): Boeing A-75 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N55410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA269.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N33662 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point on the runway and landing with excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA128.md): Cessna 172 · Groveport, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N6044A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning by selecting unsuitable soft terrain which resulted in a nose over during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA124.md): Cessna 172XP · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N1FZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA176.md): Piper PA-22T · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N8098C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of wind conditions and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was a gusting tail wind.
- [NTSB LAX92LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA407.md): Cessna 172 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N4187F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the student's pilot total lack of experience and the crosswind.

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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=68

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