# 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. Page 82 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW90DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD03.md): Grumman G-164A · Glynn, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N930X · Substantial damage > Loss of directional control on the ground, due to intermittent locking of the right brake during the landing roll. - [NTSB DEN90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA062.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N81658 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control and correct the resultant ground swerve. The snow bank was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Garrett, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N757RN · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind and soft runway were related factors. - [NTSB MKC90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA056.md): Piper PA-22 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1990 · N4859A · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the strong/gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA098.md): Piper PA-28 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N89BY · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing on a recently plowed runway. Contributing to the accident was the four foot high snow berm alongside the runway and the icy spots on the runway. - [NTSB CHI90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA083.md): Cessna 150H · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N50003 · Substantial damage > Foreign object (ice), which jammed the right wheel. A factor related to the accident was: the snowbank. - [NTSB DEN90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1990 · N25197 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. Patches of packed snow on the runway may have contributed to the pilot's inability to regain control after the initial swerve began. - [NTSB LAX90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA090.md): Cessna 180 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N9164T · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around after he swerved off the runway after landing with a crosswind component. - [NTSB LAX90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA089.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N2824Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. - [NTSB CHI90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA082.md): Cessna T310R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N6186X · Substantial damage > Pilot's inability to maintain directional during the landing phase of flight. The slippery, snow covered runway, and a twelve knot direct crosswind contributed to the accident. - [NTSB CHI90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N6704W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintian adequate directional control of the aircraft. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA041.md): Cessna A185F · Sun River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N6045N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly compensate for strong crosswinds during takeoff ground roll. - [NTSB MIA90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA069.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N98673 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after the right main gear contacted a tie down hole, which resulted in a collision with the hangar. - [NTSB FTW90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA068.md): Cessna 180J · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N52035 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a downwind landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type airplane. - [NTSB CHI90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA077.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N6003U · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The student's lack of aviation experience was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA052.md): Cessna 180C · Haugan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1990 · N9342T · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt. A factor in the accident was the icy, snow covered condition of the takeoff area. - [NTSB DEN90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA051.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1990 · N11641 · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to correct a ground loop swerve during takeoff ground run. Inadequate supervision by the CFI was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA040.md): Bell 206B · Winthrop, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N49573 · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. Darkness and the obstructions in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB DEN90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA050.md): Christen Industries Pitts · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N25CH · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after a partial failure of the normal brake system. - [NTSB NYC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA059.md): Globe Swift Gcib · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N78156 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to abort the takeoff after losing directional control during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were: crosswind, hidden obstruction in high vegetation, and low time in model. - [NTSB MKC90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA050.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N4022X · Substantial damage > Directonal control was not maintained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB LAX90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA072.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N4898L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing in calm winds. - [NTSB CHI90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA068.md): Cessna 150H · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N50292 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gust and lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA067.md): Bell 47-G2 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1990 · N90836 · Substantial damage > The helicopter student's iproper use of the collective pitch lever during the landing phase of flight. The pilot's lack of total expereince, the relatively high wind, and inadvertent liftoff of the helicopter were factors related to the accident. - [NTSB NYC90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N8201W · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper handling of the airplane, resulting in the loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB FTW90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA053.md): Cessna A185F · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N8785Z · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA040.md): Boeing A75N1 · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N49733 · 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 pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB BFO90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Staunton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1990 · N8488U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB MKC90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA042.md): Cessna 152 · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N6095M · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition, the student's lack of total experience, and the building (hangar). - [NTSB CHI90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N6141Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and/or properly compensate for the wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions and the ditch. - [NTSB ANC90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA025.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N63414 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX90DUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ01.md): Davidson Throp T-18 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N66MY · Substantial damage > Pilots failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. - [NTSB CHI90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA059.md): Cessna 150F · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1990 · N8575G · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in winter operations, the icy runway condition, and… - [NTSB DEN90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N75702 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA058.md): Aeronca 11AC · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N3647E · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the student pilot, which resulted in a landing on a slick runway, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in his inability to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were: the… - [NTSB CHI90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N2605P · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and his improper use of (normal) brakes. His decision to make a running takeoff, his lack of total experience, and the snowbank were contributing factors. - [NTSB DEN90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N53432 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during adverse wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA052.md): Piper PA-12 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N3266M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB FTW90IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90IA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Baton Rouge, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N416AA · No damage > The captain's excessive speed during a turn off of the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control. The wet taxiway was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N4372S · Substantial damage > Failure of the solo student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights. - [NTSB BFO90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA016.md): Piper PA-31 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N7485L · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive taxi speed. Ice on the ramp and the location of the fence were related factors. - [NTSB FTW90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA041.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1989 · N2202C · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty tail winds. - [NTSB LAX90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA044.md): Stinson 108-2 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N334K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MKC90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA037.md): Saint Louis YPT-15 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1989 · N106SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contribuiting to the accident was the sun glare. - [NTSB SEA90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA024.md): Cessna A-185-F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1989 · N1920Q · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Cocoa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N48472 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind condition and ditch. - [NTSB FTW90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA038.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N289RL · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and the cfi's inability to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of brakes on the cfi's side of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N704WX · Substantial damage > Loss of control during landing due to an improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of total experience of the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N5115Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student's lack of total experience, his diversion of too much attention to… - [NTSB LAX90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N89190 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control during a go-around. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=83 ## 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=82 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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