# 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 LAX90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA216.md): Cessna 172P · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N216PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain direction control. Factors in the accident were the pilot in command's premature rotation during the takeoff and the failure to take the necessary remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA093.md): Cessna TU206G · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N9922Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The landing was made on a wet runway with excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA128.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N32922 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. A factor was a strong cross wind, with gusts.
- [NTSB ANC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA084.md): Cessna 170A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N1334D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA125.md): Cessna 188A · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface.
- [NTSB MIA90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N95733 · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA113.md): Luscombe 11 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N1615B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control on the ground, due to a locked left brake, undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA149.md): Beech F33A · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N1847W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control after encountering gusty wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N67727 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. The student's lack of flight experience and the crosswind were factors.
- [NTSB CHI90DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEX01.md): Sattler Aeroduster SA750 · Columbus, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N85CH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA144.md): Piper PA23-250 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N32AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA142.md): Cessna 150F · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N8922S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA137.md): Beech A-23-19 · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N333AS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain runway alignment and maintain directional control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was his landing at the wrong airport.
- [NTSB CHI90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA135.md): Cessna 150F · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8098F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a landing flare and touchdown. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA077.md): Cessna 185 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N520VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the airplane during the post-landing taxi.
- [NTSB MKC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA118.md): Grumman G-164A · Morton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA140.md): Let L-13 · Oxford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N9297Z · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the touchdown and landing roll. The poorly executed approach to landing, and rough/uneven terrain were contributing factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA188.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N61602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA127.md): Cessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N76464 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA112.md): Cessna 182RG · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4850S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA072.md): Cessna C-140 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N76607 · Substantial damage
  > Uncertificated pilot's failure to become qualified to operate an aircraft and gain the ability to recognize and respond to crosswind situations.
- [NTSB NYC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA118.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N47566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land the airplane under the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG02.md): Bellanca BL-DW-1 · Petersberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N8803E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control as the result of an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N6392Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. Factors were gusting tailwinds and the pilot selected the wrong runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA132.md): Cessna 205A · Piqua, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N4841U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA071.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N407WB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command failed to compensate for gusty wind conditions and control of the aircraft during the take off roll.
- [NTSB SEA90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA078.md): Cessna 170B · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2300D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA176.md): Cessna 172N · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N738UC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB NYC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA109.md): Stinson 108-3 · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N48SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during a landing with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N4527H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA173.md): Beech N35 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N75BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA133.md): Champion 7EC · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N4352C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB MIA90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA117.md): Hughes 269C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1990 · N58275 · Destroyed
  > Improper touchdown during the autorotation by the dual student (ATP), his failure to maintain runway alignment, inadequate supervision by the CFI, and inadequate crew coordination. A factor related to the accident was the obstruction (taxiway light).
- [NTSB SEA90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA073.md): Cessna 150L · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N18024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control duing the landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA104.md): Champion 7KCAB · Scott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N5187T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related to the accident was tall grass and soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA105.md): Cessna C-180E · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N8679X · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the tail wheel assembly.
- [NTSB ANC90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N4538C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve.
- [NTSB ATL90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA107.md): Beech A36 · Hahira, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N6060N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing the failure of the pilot to detect an existing cut on the right main landing gear tire during preflight.
- [NTSB ANC90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA064.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA163.md): Cessna 140 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N2662N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MKC90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N8472X · Substantial damage
  > The wrong runway was selected and directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N43778 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the pilot during landing. Contributing factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA120.md): Cessna 172N · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N5685E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing in gusty/crosswind conditions. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA101.md): Cessna 172 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N6356D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed with a tailwind, and cost control of the airplane during rollout.
- [NTSB LAX90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA154.md): Cessna 120 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N72576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control by improperly using the rudders/tall wheel steering.
- [NTSB MKC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA096.md): Piper PA-11 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N78812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for wind while landing resulting in loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA109.md): Boeing 707-321B · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · CCCYB · Minor damage
  > The airplane's aft CG limit had been exceded due to improper weighing procedures.
- [NTSB LAX90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · CFUKM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA096.md): Cessna 170B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N8074A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB BFO90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA037.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prnc Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N2580E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision by not shutting down the engine or assuring the helicopter was properly attended,when he deplaned.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=81

## 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=80

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