# 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 DFW06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA144.md): Mooney M20J · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N201XW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA158.md): Boeing A75N1 · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N55267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA141.md): Maule M-5-180C · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N5640S · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB NYC06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA123.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N9613Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the engine run-up. Factor's in the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, and his failure to secure the airplane's left tire.
- [NTSB DFW06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N95016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA062.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N9389C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing striking the runway, and subsequent nose down when the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB NYC06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA120.md): Piper PA-28-280 · Tangier Island, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N5180L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch. A factor was the rough runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA181.md): Cessna 152 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N6136B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA060.md): Cessna 180 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N4814 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA105.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N412PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA138.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Melbourne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N31875 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA061.md): Piper J-3 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N44778 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the instructional flight during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and the student pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA058.md): Boeing A75-L3 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2006 · N60562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with trees during a precautionary landing when the airplane touched down to the right of the runway edge. A factor contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB SEA06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA103.md): Cessna 172M · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N12808 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors included variable winds and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA179.md): Cessna A185F · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N5468E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI06CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA133.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Verdigre, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N814SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass runway that had insufficient length available for landing roll. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to properly retract the flaps during the aborted landing, resulting in diminished climb performance and the…
- [NTSB LAX06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA177.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N63149 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA174.md): Cessna 172S · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N3544Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA128.md): Beech BE33 · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N893R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA081.md): Piper PA28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N9902W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA080.md): Cessna 525 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2006 · N545TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA116.md): Cessna 172S · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N642KM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DFW06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA124.md): Robinson R-44 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N144DJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA126.md): Helmetag Glassair III · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N26H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign impacted during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB ATL06CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA075.md): Cessna C172S · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N613SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA159.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N441MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN06CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA071.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N6946B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent application of the brake during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA107.md): Cessna 172D · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2006 · N2549Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in an runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA100.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N2891C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA099.md): Howard DGA-15P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N95462 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to comply with the before landing checklist for his failure to lock the tailwheel.
- [NTSB LAX06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA149.md): M.C. Thomas Thorpe T-18 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N778T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA122.md): Cessna 182T · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N1129P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional…
- [NTSB SEA06CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA089.md): Ely Kitfox III · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2006 · N91JE · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll from an aborted takeoff. Excessive use of the rudder to control the airplane, the subsequent inadvertent ground loop, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor were factors.
- [NTSB LAX06CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA145.md): Cessna 170B · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N3190A · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control…
- [NTSB LAX06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA144.md): Aviat A-1B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N143HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A contributing factor was the pilot's excessive use of the flight controls.
- [NTSB CHI06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA123.md): Cessna 172E · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N2985U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB SEA06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA083.md): CubCrafters CC-18-180 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N4678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA120.md): Cessna 172E · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N5766T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.
- [NTSB DFW06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA105.md): Parks RV-7 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N620CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA045.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N7257D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student, a ground-loop, and collapse of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA06LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA089.md): Beech C24R · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N1826A · Substantial damage
  > A flat tire which occurred for undetermined reasons that resulted an inadvertent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA086.md): Cessna 310K · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N6981L · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA142.md): Air Tractor 502A · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N1539X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA066.md): Cessna 170A · Buena Vista, CO · Incident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N1327D · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI06CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA114.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Drayton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N2555P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A related factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA064.md): Cessna L-19 · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N711WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (tail wheel steering) which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL06CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA063.md): Cessna 0-1A · Kenansville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N3FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an ground loop, and subsequent collision with ground.
- [NTSB DFW06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA098.md): Cessna 172S · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2006 · N358TW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA085.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N577CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while making a crosswind landing in gusting conditions which resulted in an advertent ground loop and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA083.md): Cessna 172M · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N64425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, colliding with a ditch and nosing over.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=9

## 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=8

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