# 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 NYC90LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA221.md): Fantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 · Binghamton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N666RT · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon during touchdown resulting in the basket of the balloon tipping. Factors to the accident were the slope of the terrain and the wind.
- [NTSB FTW90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA148.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N4609P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's initiation of the abort with excess airspeed. A contributing factor was the engine tachometer overspeed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N94494 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane brakes.
- [NTSB CHI90LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA206.md): Beech D17S · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N480 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA123.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N75PC · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of brakes by the pilot during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA195.md): Maule M-5-235C · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N6VD · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft after touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA145.md): Maule M-4-220C · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N2007U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA122.md): Cessna 172F · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N7866U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA167.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hudson, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N15595 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rejected landing. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the flight controls by the pilot, a variable wind, and lack of expereince in type of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA142.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N704JU · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA166.md): Cessna 150M · New Knoxville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N714JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB SEA90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA151.md): Maule M-4-220C · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1990 · N40643 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop. The pilot's lack of experience in this make/model was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA163.md): Cessna 172 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N46593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA118.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N1765A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds, the soft runway surface, and the pilot's lack of training and total experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA160.md): Cessna U206F · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N8514Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA140.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N9215T · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA147.md): Grumman G-164A · Egypt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8930H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the soft/muddy area on the runway.
- [NTSB DEN90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA162.md): Luscombe 8A · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N45537 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the wheel brakes. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA160.md): Cessna 180B · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N59KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct a swerve during landing roll. A factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA194.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N82676 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain positive control of the airplane while landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, and inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA126.md): Hardesty/Hays Quickie Q2 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N4416Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: the high weeds on the sides of the grass/dirt strip and the dirt berm.
- [NTSB NYC90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA153.md): Piper PA-28 · High Point Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N3776R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control upon touchdown and during the go around, which resulted in uncontrolled contact with the windsock and a rock quarry. Contributing was the excessive speed of the aircraft (reported 80 knots) upon initial touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX90LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA245.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N7726X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintin directional control by improperly using the brakes.
- [NTSB ANC90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA114.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N91248 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA168.md): Beech V35B · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N35TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control and keep the aircraft on the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA120.md): Piper PA-32R · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N38575 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control, while attempting a soft-field takeoff. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEC03.md): Maxair MU532 · Troy, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N307JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA106.md): Cessna 180K · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N820AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · S. Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N7454R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A related factor crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA102.md): Grumman G21 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N7811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for the prevailing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the strong crosswind component.
- [NTSB FTW90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N8190X · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA099.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N3186B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. The pilot's lack of familiarity with this type airplane (large tires/tail wheel combination), and his lack of total experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA114.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N9993D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA100.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Olson Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N2667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA136.md): Cessna 180 · Tecumseh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N2873K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxi speed and directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N48741 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA096.md): Short Brothers SH-7 · Kako Mine Strip, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N50GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane through the touchdown and landing phase.
- [NTSB SEA90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA107.md): Robert C. Campbell Quickie · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N58YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA104.md): Aerofab Lake LA-250 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N1404V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was taxiing the airplane at an excessive speed which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ATL90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA133.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N9348U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing and subsequent premature rotation of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA138.md): Buchanan S1-S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N93DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the tailwheel locking assembly.
- [NTSB CHI90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA156.md): Boeing A75N1 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N59448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA132.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were landing with a tailwind. Compensation for wind conditions not considered and selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA226.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2170G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and her improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB LAX90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8512B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA05.md): Vans RV-3 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N9030N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control after a touch and go landing in a newly acquired homebuilt aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in this aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA140.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Middleton, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N8569N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of direction control by the pilot when he came in high and fast and touched down at improper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N4010N · Substantial damage
  > Airplane nosed over during landing rollout after the pilot failed to maintain directional control on the runway and improperly used the brakes.
- [NTSB ANC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Deshka River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N7939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA217.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N2672D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed maintain directional control by his failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=80

## 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=79

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