# 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 DEN89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA215.md): Cessna 180K · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2705K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA204.md): Cessna 150M · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N6372K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground swerve. Soft terrain beside the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA078.md): Hughes 269C · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N58281 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use (movement) of the collective control during engine operation before shutdown, and a subsequent lift-off, loss of control, roll over, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN89LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA203.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N7111W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable (variable/gusty) wind condition, and the high vegetation and tree beside the…
- [NTSB SEA89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA158.md): Piper PA-15 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4549H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA201.md): Waco UPF7 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N2369Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left brake assembly, and subsequent loss of directional control by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM07.md): Bradley S-1D · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N787PA · Substantial damage
  > The tail wheel spring becoming disconnected resulting in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX89LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA285.md): Cessna 185F · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N1562H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA145.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Galbraith Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N88297 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain direction control after aborting takeoff following failure of the tail landing gear tire.
- [NTSB ANC89LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA150.md): Piper PA-18A · Copper Center, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N3877P · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing by the pilot. He subsequently lost control of the airplane when he improperly applied hard braking during a wheel landing.
- [NTSB CHI89FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA174.md): Cessna 172P · Superior, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1989 · N98584 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA195.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N3128P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation (lack of a weather briefing) and the weather conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA169.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N16LL · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision of the flight by the pilot-in-command (CFI) which resulted in loss of directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were: lack of recent experience in the type of operation by the CFI, lack of total experience by the student…
- [NTSB CHI89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA166.md): Cessna 172P · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N4770J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane while executing a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB FTW89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA146.md): Hawker Siddeley DH-125-3A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N66HA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose wheel steering system for undetermined reasons, and the pilot-in-command's hesitation reaching for the nose wheel steering tiller. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in a DH-125.
- [NTSB LAX89DVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA09.md): Aero Commander S2R · Tranquillity, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N4072X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual look-out was inadequate and that he failed to see the high vegetation upon landing. Factors relating to this accident are dark night and high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA136.md): Cessna 140 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N1118D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintained directional control of the airplane during takeoff. The misjudged terrain was a contributing factor in the eventual outcome.
- [NTSB MKC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA174.md): Stinson L-5 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N68591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway and failed to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA188.md): Cessna 185 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N9823X · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The wind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA243.md): Hughes 269C · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N81AM · Destroyed
  > The severe fuselage vibration (ground resonance) and the pilot's improper planning/decision to avoid or compensate for the occurrence. A factor related to the accident was the low shock strut.
- [NTSB DEN89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA191.md): Cessna 170B · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N2549D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll due to improper use of the flight controls.
- [NTSB ANC89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA135.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N8726R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX89LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA261.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N84709 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during an aborted landing. Related factors were: a false airspeed indication, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his improper use of carburetor heat, his diverted attention, and the…
- [NTSB NYC89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA182.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N1707H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of right braking action due to a hydraulic leak.
- [NTSB NYC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO89DIG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89DIG03.md): Smith Miniplane · Cumberland, MD · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N4655Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during high speed taxi tests.
- [NTSB DEN89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA179.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1989 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the wing.
- [NTSB MKC89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA164.md): Cessna 172 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command due to improper use of the aircraft flight controls.
- [NTSB MIA89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA205.md): Mooney M22 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N7738M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an old weld repair on the nose gear strut housing. A contributing factor was improper maintenance by other (unknown) maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA176.md): Cessna 170B · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8102A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used poor preflight planning & decision-making in selecting a road on which to land during gusty wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain direction control.
- [NTSB ANC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA128.md): Piper PA-20 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N7400K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and delay in slowing the airplane after landing. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA170.md): Luscombe 8A · Ithaca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N71793 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff due to improper takeoff techniques.
- [NTSB MKC89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA161.md): Gates Learjet Learjet 35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N701AS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather/runway/terrain conditions, failure of the local controller to warn the pilot of possible hydroplaning…
- [NTSB CHI89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA138.md): Cessna 182 · New Castle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N5158D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintian directional during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA138.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Granite, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N23414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA191.md): Grumman G-44 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N4453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of airplane control, while on the water, which resulted in a swerve and subsequent accident.
- [NTSB CHI89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA130.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N2545A · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA130.md): Stinson V77 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N65345 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a high crosswind environment.
- [NTSB FTW89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA126.md): Beech 35 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N2946V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pile of dirt (dirt bank) beside the runway.
- [NTSB FTW89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA121.md): Beech G35 · Roby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N4613D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions & his failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency (worn tire), the adverse wind conditions, and barrels…
- [NTSB DEN89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA156.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N4391A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing roll, resulting in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA127.md): Piper PA-20 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N7093K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel.
- [NTSB CHI89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA125.md): Aerofab Lake LA 4-200 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N65717 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain (rough water) and his inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA123.md): Piper PA-20 · Orchards, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N8986C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to align the aircraft with the landing runway on touchdown and his failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX89LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA227.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N23687 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to select the proper runway for existing wind conditions and to execute a go-around when touchdown at the proper point was not accomplished.
- [NTSB SEA89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA125.md): Maule M4-210 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N4744T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N4137Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop/swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA107.md): Cessna 180H · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N2435F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA119.md): Cessna A185F · Marksville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N5486R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA124.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kassan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N46DG · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed used by the pilot in the existing weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the gusty tailwind.

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## 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=84

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