# 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 ANC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA002.md): Cessna 185B · Koyuktolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N2525Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly execute a stabilized approach to the first 1/3 of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the excessive airpseed maintained during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB DEN91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA004.md): Piper PA-30B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N85VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB BFO91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA001.md): Beech B23 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N4005T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the landing. Improper crosswind compensation and a variable, gusty crosswind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA004.md): Beech E-18 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N703M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA007.md): Cessna 172H · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3226L · Substantial damage
  > Gusty crosswinds, excessive flap setting, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA184.md): Cessna 152 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N49553 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the subsequent loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot's improper usage of flight controls, presence of crosswind conditions, and his overall lack of experience were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA180.md): Beech 35-B33 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N16HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC90FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA187.md): Piper PA-18A · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to correctly analyze the wind and its effect on the airplane during the landing; thereby failing to maintain proper directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA342.md): Piper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N49595 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Maryville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N96839 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic brake line which resulted in a loss of fluid, and an inoperative brake system during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA196.md): Beech C-45H · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N450G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Florida City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N714KS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the take off roll from the dirt road followed by an on ground collision with shrubs.
- [NTSB MIA90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA186.md): Cessna 421B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N41JT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around due to being high on final approach and as a result, failure to attain the correct point of touchdown and his excessive application of brakes which resulted in failure of the right main tire and loss of…
- [NTSB FTW90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA184.md): Piper J-3 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N67631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA193.md): Cessna 170 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N4289V · Substantial damage
  > The selection of the wrong runway by the owner/student pilot and his failure to compensate for the wind during landing ground roll.
- [NTSB DEN90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N3313V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot. The selection of unsuitable terrain is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA184.md): Cessna 180 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N3117D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA323.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N2894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the student pilot's lack of experience performing landings.
- [NTSB ANC90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA176.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N59645 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during a strong crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA180.md): Mooney M-10 · Roscoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N5461F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control. A factor was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA171.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The rough/uneven gravel bar was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA191.md): Cessna 172N · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N5345D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged the flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE08.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Idalia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9571P · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with an unfavorable wind, a dust devil. A factor was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N9895V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nose landing gear fork, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control, and a nose-over after an excursion from the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA179.md): Cessna 182P · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N5249C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying brakes after landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA169.md): Beech H-18S · Deering, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N135W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA207.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N98409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the airplane during a cross wind landing, subsequently running off the side of the runway and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170.md): Air & Space 18A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N6132S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB CHI90LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA248.md): Cessna 172G · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N4182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA153.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N72BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA177.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N3163Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA201.md): Cessna 150 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > The misuse of the flight controls by the pilot and improper bounced landing recovery procedure.
- [NTSB DEN90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N8450E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA299.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N82KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA154.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N8827D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control and failure to maintain airplane control on landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA163.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Joseph, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N9491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking.
- [NTSB ANC90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA152.md): Cessna 185 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N185GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement, due to consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB LAX90LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA297.md): Cessna 150L · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1990 · N111LN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll and the CFI failed to take remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX90LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA294.md): Cessna 180H · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1990 · N2790X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N18147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and descent into trees.
- [NTSB ATL90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA160.md): Cessna 172P · Lawrencevile, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N5354Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX90LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA291.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Weaverville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N6702B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The existing wind conditions and the ditch that was located near the runway were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCA02.md): Fisher Flying Products Classic BI Plane · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N532DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA149.md): Piper PA-22 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N3455A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot for landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA194.md): Boeing A75 · Burdett, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N7772J · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the cross wind and failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA230.md): Cessna 150H · Hawley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N22128 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to retain control of the airplane during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB ANC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA141.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N783LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA150.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Ivishak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N333HT · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed attempt to go-around.
- [NTSB ANC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA133.md): Cessna 207 · Tetlin, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N40CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to mountain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA186.md): Rockwell 112TC · Mt. Bethel, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N112FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were wet grass and poor braking action.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=79

## 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=78

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