# 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 ATL92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N6480W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Kugururak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9961D · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA202.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N98673 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total flight experience, and improper aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N128FR · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA200.md): Cessna 140A · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N9664A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of wheel brakes after touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA199.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N734VF · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the aircraft brake system by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX92LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA277.md): O'Donnell Lancair 235 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N120FR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N9218T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing and proximity of the tree.
- [NTSB LAX92LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA269.md): Cessna 180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear inner tube due to dry rot, and, the inadequate maintenance and preflight inspections conducted on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N6496E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA172.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N5889V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA135.md): Piper J3 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA131.md): Pitts S1S · Hornell, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N8025 · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged landing by the pilot and his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail wheel airplanes and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA187.md): Beech M35 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N9873R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper nose wheel steering which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7867U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and remedial action not performed by the pilot. Factors related to this accident were a swerve encountered by the pilot and the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N9279Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA02.md): Cessna 188B · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N731GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N96082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were his psychological condition.
- [NTSB FTW92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA161.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N3711P · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilots total lack of experience in type airplane.
- [NTSB NYC92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA112.md): Piper PA-30 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7958Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions and lost control of the airplane after touchdown which resulted in the airplane departing the runway. An additional cause of the accident was, the delayed remedial action on the part of the flight…
- [NTSB NYC92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA111.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5506K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor pilot to take proper remedial action during a takeoff resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertant stall. Factors related to the accident were the instructor's lack of total, recent and instructional flight…
- [NTSB NYC92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA116.md): Cessna 180K · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N2816K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to initiate a step turn into the wind. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA171.md): Cessna 172 · Liberty, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N5533A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain aircraft control. Related factors are the pilot's lack of total experience and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA108.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N693RF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. Factors related to the accident were the student's lack of total flight experience, the instructor's lack of flight experience in this…
- [NTSB NYC92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N9263H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot delayed the go around and lack of recent flight expereince.
- [NTSB NYC92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Dexter, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N19801 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the top torque link bolt on the nose landing gear which resulted in a landing with a flat strut and misaligned wheel.
- [NTSB MIA92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA132.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N9307P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. A contributing factor was a shifting crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA056.md): North American Harvard MK-II · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N90541 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors included: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA119.md): Champion 8KCAB · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N7921S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA119.md): Mooney M20K · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N5772C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment and his loss of directional control during takeoff ground roll, resulting in a swerve off the 150 ft wide runway and impact with a fence. Factors relating to the accident were the lack of runway lights,…
- [NTSB LAX92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA226.md): Cessna 152 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N68342 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to adequately compensate for gusting cross wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N7475K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD06.md): Ronnie Baker BEE 2 · Lake Mills, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N5141B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxispeed and inadvertent liftoff at an airspeed below stalling speed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N108ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather (gusts) and terrain (berm).
- [NTSB LAX92LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA215.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N8412K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB CHI92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA158.md): Aeronca O-58B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N47373 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection by other maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the reversal of the aileron cables.
- [NTSB BFO92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA073.md): Cessna 172P · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N97154 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6840B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA159.md): Beech 77 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N15619 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the rough/uneven runway surface and the inadequate maintenance of the runway surface.
- [NTSB BFO92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA068.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Carollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N6105P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate starting procedure.
- [NTSB FTW92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the rough terrain immediately adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA051.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N53853 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing roll by the pilot under instruction. A factor was: inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Greenbay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N50610 · Substantial damage
  > A fractured rod end bolt which resulted in an unsteerable nosewheel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA144.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N99819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA070.md): Piper PA-22 · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3498A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a bird.
- [NTSB SEA92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA093.md): Aviat A-1 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N200HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB ANC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA072.md): Cessna C-180J · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N7751K · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flt planning/decision by the pilot to land on a short gravel airstrip in tailwind wx conditions and his failure to correct a gnd loop/swerve during landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty, tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA094.md): Fairchild 24W-40 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N28517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was 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=70

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