# 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 DEN90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA095.md): Piper PA-22 · Edgemont, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N8528D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA087.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots limited experienced in type of airplane, and variable winds.
- [NTSB NYC90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Blossvale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N2275E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA089.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N132CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB BFO90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA035.md): Luscombe 8A · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N71231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control, and used excessive braking trying to regain control.
- [NTSB MKC90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA086.md): Cessna 210 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N6182R · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA057.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N703H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA056.md): Bell 206B · Drift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N1086Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter during lift-off.
- [NTSB CHI90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA111.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N9694B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to correct a loss of directional control during a landing roll in a timely manner.
- [NTSB ANC90FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA053.md): Cessna 172-K · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1990 · N46410 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command used poor judgement when he elected to take off on rough & uneven frozen lake which resulted in a failed nose ski.
- [NTSB LAX90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA140.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N28277 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to attain the proper touch down point and the remedial action was improper. Contributing to this accident was that the pilot allowed the aircraft to porpoise during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA085.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hudson, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N9741K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper operation of the flight controls which resulted in the loss of control of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA110.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lodge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N55JJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind and the soft/uneven terrain were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA109.md): Cessna 172P · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N89594 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The strong/gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA052.md): Aeronca 11AC · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N86060 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and snow covered terrain beside the runway.
- [NTSB ANC90FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N64RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control during the landing roll as a result of improper braking.
- [NTSB NYC90DFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFJ02.md): Robbins Breezy CG-1 · Horseheads, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 6, 1990 · N68CG · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control during high speed taxi for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB SEA90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA063.md): Cessna 152II · Scio, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N67749 · Destroyed
  > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and inadequate clearance to avoid colliding with trees.
- [NTSB SEA90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA062.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9443K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor starting procedures by proceeding with known deficiencies with the parking brake and the inadequacies of the tie down. The pilot did not attain assistance for this procedure which resulted in the airplane getting away and colliding with…
- [NTSB SEA90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N97781 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA133.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N5169B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA059.md): Stearman 4E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N663K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA098.md): Waco YMF-5 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N89B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's excessive compensation for the wind condition, and his lack of experience in…
- [NTSB ANC90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA050.md): Maule M-4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N4619T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable (variable) wind and snow covered terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA077.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N12KD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. The failed (flat) right main tire was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA131.md): Cessna 172M · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N13685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the flight controls during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB SEA90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA058.md): Piper PA18-150 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N83681 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. The pilot was unable to adequately correct the situation before the airplane exited the runway and ground looped resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA081.md): North American AT-6G · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N426DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct a swerve during landing roll.
- [NTSB MKC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N6406G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and a subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this aircraft, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA126.md): Cessna 180H · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N2790X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA078.md): Cessna T210J · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N2KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA055.md): Piper PA18-160 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1990 · N9977Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N5222E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the rough terrain, and the pilot's lack of total and recent experience in that model airplane.
- [NTSB MKC90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA071.md): Cessna 185 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N4944E · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command. His lack of experience in the type of aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA100.md): Cessna 150B · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N7379X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA073.md): Beech B35 · Hartington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1990 · N5047C · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ATL90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N5322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the take off roll.
- [NTSB MKC90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA064.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N28625 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather conditions, runway condition, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA061.md): North American T-6G · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N2879G · Substantial damage
  > To be a failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA114.md): Piper J3 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N21677 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control by not compensating for changing wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N46725 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he lost directional control during takeoff and subsequently collided with a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N48690 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the takeoff roll. The student pilot's lack of flight experience was a contributing factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MKC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA062.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N2927P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. His lack of experience in the type of aircraft was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA069.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N57392 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA059.md): Maule M-6-235 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N644SL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA058.md): Cessna 195 · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N4332V · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA091.md): Cessna 152 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1990 · N67950 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the touchdown and landing roll phases of flight, due to deposits of slush frozen on the left landing gear brake.
- [NTSB CHI90IA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA089.md): Fokker F-27-200 · Marquette, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N270MA · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during touchdown and rollout.
- [NTSB SEA90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N64895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI90IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA090.md): Boeing 737-200 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N202AU · No damage
  > The improper taxi speed to be able to negotiate a safe turn off the snow covered runway.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=82

## 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=81

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