# 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. Page 74 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI91LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA236.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N55924 · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA197.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N5482K · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for gusting winds by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB NYC91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA190.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2315P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the loose nose wheel shimmy dampener and the pilot's lack of flight experience in this make and model of… - [NTSB CHI91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA229.md): Luscombe 8A · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N28580 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB SEA91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA188.md): Waco KNF · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · NC698N · Substantial damage > Pilot installed an improper 'o' ring which restricted normal landing gear extension and subsequent loss of control by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX91LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA327.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N72JP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his airplane and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A contributing factor related to the presence of the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC91LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA106.md): Cessna 206 · Cube Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N8295Q · Substantial damage > A complete failure of the brake system due to a crack in the brake lines. Contributing to the accident was that the brakes were not adequately maintained by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB NYC91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA187.md): Meyers MAC-145 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N34360 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were a strong wind shear during landing; unavailability of wheel brakes for the co-pilot; and inadequate supervision of the co-pilot during landing. - [NTSB CHI91LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA225.md): Cessna 305A · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N5074Z · Substantial damage > Diverted attention by the pilot resulting in directional control not being maintained. A factor related to the accident was crosswind. - [NTSB ANC91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA108.md): Cessna 185 · Clarks Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N6166N · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control on the ground caused by the failure of the left brake disc. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's intentional ground loop of the airplane. - [NTSB MIA91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA190.md): Cessna 150M · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N45285 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The quartering crosswind and soft terrain were related factors. - [NTSB LAX91LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA285.md): Cessna 172RG/A · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N5247U · Substantial damage > The private pilot PIC failed to maintain directional control during landing rollout. The CFI pilot failed to take remedial action. - [NTSB SEA91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA185.md): Cessna 180 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N3343D · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors were diverted attention, and gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB CHI91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA222.md): Cessna 172 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N99515 · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the cfi/pic. Factors related to the accident were a gusty cross wind and an airport facility, VASI light. - [NTSB ANC91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA103.md): Cessna 185 · Jago River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N1650Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the wet surface of the airstrip, the curve in the airstrip, and the vegetation which covered the entire airstrip. - [NTSB CHI91DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG04.md): Cessna T188C · Walhalla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N2093J · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident are gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB NYC91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA179.md): Robinson R-22B · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N2446X · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to ensure the helicopter had no lateral motion upon touchdown. - [NTSB SEA91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N7458K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors include gusty winds and crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA173.md): Commonwealth 185 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N90683 · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained. - [NTSB NYC91DHM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHM01.md): Airnew Questair · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N75A · Substantial damage > A failure of the nose gear fork, which caused the pilot to lose steering control of the airplane and veer off the left side of the runway. - [NTSB CHI91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA213.md): Piper PA-12 · Stockton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N7847H · Substantial damage > Compensation for wind conditions not performed, wrong runway selected and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a tailwind/crosswind component and a rough runway. - [NTSB SEA91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N757MA · Substantial damage > Partial engagement of the parking brake (locking the right brake) for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA082.md): Cessna 185F · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N222WH · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were the collapsed left main landing gear, failed left brake, and the low level of hydraulic brake fluid. - [NTSB NYC91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA163.md): Learjet LR25B-XR · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N458J · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain visual reference with the runway during a landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around, after he lost sight of the runway during the… - [NTSB ATL91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA121.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N3068B · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, his failure to maintain a proper touchdown point, and his failure to execute a go-around when a safe landing could not be made. Factors in the accident were: the wet runway conditions at the airport and the crosswind… - [NTSB ANC91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N2765D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run and the intentional ground loop by the pilot. The crosswind was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N1476C · Substantial damage > Was the pilot-in-command's loss of control during the takeoff run, thereby allowing the airplane to stray from the runway's centerline and to strike some high vegetation. - [NTSB LAX91LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA283.md): Boeing E75 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N68809 · Substantial damage > That the pilot failed to properly compensate of the existing quartering tailwind, improperly using the flight controls and brakes. - [NTSB FTW91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA111.md): Champion 7ECA · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N7507B · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control due to locked wheel brake on the left landing gear. - [NTSB DEN91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA093.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N90994 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind. Factors were: a crosswind condition, and the pilot's total lack of experience. - [NTSB SEA91FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA143.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Index, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N6959R · Destroyed > The control interference by the mechanic when he inadvertently raised the collective pitch and the copilot's failure to attend the flight controls. Factors relating to the accident were the motion sickness of the mechanic, inadequate collective pitch control… - [NTSB ANC91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N6908K · Substantial damage > The loss of control during the takeoff sequence caused by the failure of the tail wheel steering spring. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA201.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N7369D · Substantial damage > The loss of control by the private pilot and failure of the instructor pilot to perform remedial action. - [NTSB NYC91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N55149 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the loss of directional control during landing, and the lack of recent flight… - [NTSB NYC91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA156.md): Boeing PT-17A75N1 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N422S · Substantial damage > The improper handling of the airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control. A factor was the limited experience of the pilot in this model. - [NTSB CHI91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA200.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N87113 · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident is crosswind. - [NTSB MIA91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA167.md): Swearingen SA227-TT · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N13JV · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the nose steering actuator arming valve by a mechanic which resulted in failure of the actuator and on ground loss of directional control by the pilot during landing rollout. - [NTSB ANC91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA080.md): Cessna 170A · Kakeen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N5739C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough, and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA079.md): Piper PA-22 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N8635D · Substantial damage > Was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain and crosswind. - [NTSB MIA91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N4733B · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA198.md): Cessna 180 · Grayling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N2755C · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB SEA91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA171.md): Cessna 172N · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N4324R · Substantial damage > A hard landing by the pilot due to improper bounced landing recovery. - [NTSB DEN91LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA090.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N4064R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of the throttle controls and brakes. - [NTSB FTW91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA102.md): Maule M-5-180C · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N56583 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor was the gusting winds. - [NTSB ATL91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N25362 · Substantial damage > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX91LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA261.md): Cessna T-210 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N762GP · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Factors related to the accident were the pic's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery procedures from a bounced landing. - [NTSB DEN91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA086.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N44970 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were: a crosswind condition and a soft shoulder alongside the runway. - [NTSB CHI91LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA191.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Eagle Bend, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N3130Z · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. Factors contributing to this accident were an unreliable airspeed indicator and the pilot's decision to operate with this known deficiency. - [NTSB CHI91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA190.md): Cessna 195 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N4351V · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor related to the accident is the instructor pilot's lack of experience in the type aircraft. - [NTSB LAX91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA256.md): Weaver WACO-ASO · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N4W · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and improper use of the brakes. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=75 ## 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=74 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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