# 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 DEN89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA143.md): Cessna 172M · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N80893 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the (private rated) dual student and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI). A factor related to the…
- [NTSB ANC89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA098.md): Cessna 182A · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N9926B · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. Probable contributing factors were the soft sand and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC89LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA095.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N180SR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the pilot & inadvertent ground loop/swerve of the aircraft during the landing.
- [NTSB MKC89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA139.md): Cessna A185F · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N7310H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control after encountering a strong gust of wind during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA101.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Alder Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N4912Z · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain (unimproved strip) by the pilot. Soft/uneven terrain & low bushes on the strip, as well as alders beside the strip, were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA139.md): Cessna 180K · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N1846Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. The crosswind was considered as a contributing factor. An underlying factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in performing crosswind landings in the Cessna 180.
- [NTSB SEA89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA112.md): Cessna TU206G · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N4769U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control as a result of gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N3420Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing rollout due to excessive application of brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA133.md): Cessna 140 · Creve Ceour, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N89316 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to plan the approach and maintain alignment with the sod landing strip. The pilot's innattention to the grass strip resulted in a landing in a soft wheat field.
- [NTSB SEA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA107.md): Cessna 180F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N72WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA091.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N11GA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB SEA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N39976 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight decision by the pilot to land on water, downwind. His failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of control and nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA087.md): Piper PA-18-100 · Knik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N7291K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane on the ground by proper use of the flight controls during gusting winds.
- [NTSB MKC89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA130.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ft Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N9507D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. The crosswind is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB MKC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA126.md): Olson BD-4 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N373TC · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off and inadvertent stall by the pilot. A loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve by the pilot were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N6013E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA145.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > Loss control and collision with trees due to failure of the student pilot to compensate for the wind and lack of supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB ATL89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA156.md): Champion 7GCBC · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation/modification of the banner tow system, which jammed the rudder during a landing. The wind and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA102.md): Cessna 206 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N8535Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action.
- [NTSB MKC89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA121.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Snow Lake, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N3092S · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain to takeoff from by the pilot and the inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel. Contributing to the accident was the hidden hole which the airplane contacted resulting in the pilot's inability to control the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA163.md): Cessna 150L · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N17018 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to have someone operate the airplane's brakes and engine controls during hand propping the engine.
- [NTSB ANC89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA080.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N38582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a touch and go landing which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA128.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N8065D · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The high wind, gusts, the pilot's lack of recent experience, and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft's new handling characteristics were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N6470J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA160.md): Boeing E75N1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N1535M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and the pilot's improper use of brakes were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA205.md): Cessna 190 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N9862A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors lack of experience in this type aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA115.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N45JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to land in turbulent gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA156.md): Temco GC-1B · Crestview, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N2355B · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilots to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the crosswind and lack of brakes avialable to the pilot-in-command (PIC).
- [NTSB FTW89DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD04.md): Schweizer G-164A · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N8699H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to perform adequate prelight planning/preparation before attempting a takeoff by failing to assure the runway condition.
- [NTSB SEA89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA090.md): Stits SA-3A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2278P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate wind compensation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were gusty grosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA094.md): Cessna 177B · Harrah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N1275C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve; and his improper planning/decision (indecision) concerning an attempted go-around. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft…
- [NTSB ANC89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA074.md): Grumman G21 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N4763C · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA125.md): Champion 7EC · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7525E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind, soft terrain, and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA195.md): Beech 23 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N2335Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go around in a timely manner. The delay in aborting the landing precluded the airplane from accelerating to a climb airspeed before colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA088.md): Avions Max Holste MH 1521 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N163MH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. The the variable/gusty/crosswind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA109.md): Bensen B-8KSB · Eldon, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N37511 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in collision with the terrain during take off.
- [NTSB CHI89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N77201 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N7741W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft while on takeoff ground run. Contributing to this lack of control were wind gusts from dust devils in the area, thermal activity, and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB LAX89LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA196.md): Cessna 175A · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N7002E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the pilot's disregard of the wind information.
- [NTSB ANC89FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA070.md): Cessna C-402 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1989 · N966JW · Substantial damage
  > Installation of the improper washer on the scissors assembly of the left main landing gear. The extra forces encounteredon a gravel runway were sufficient to pull the bushing, washer, and bolt through the scissors assembly and allowing the lower half to pivot…
- [NTSB MKC89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA105.md): Weatherly 620TP · Montrose, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1989 · N4607C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing adversely affected by the existance of a tailwind of average proportions.
- [NTSB DEN89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA116.md): Cessna 170B · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1989 · N3475D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run, resulting in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. The lack of experience in this type of aircraft is considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA179.md): Cessna 180 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N9924N · Substantial damage
  > Improper flight planning/decision by the PIC when he decided to land with such a crosswind, and not maintaining compensation for the crosswind after he decided to attempt the landing.
- [NTSB ATL89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N47316 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing in a gusty crosswind. The crosswind component exceeded the published demonstrated crosswind capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA114.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N9858D · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which led to his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were: use of an unfavorable runway, crosswind, and gusts.
- [NTSB MKC89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, his improper use of the throttle, and the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN89LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA113.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N9121L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll. Variable and gusting winds are considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA128.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N45981 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA141.md): Boeing A75N1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1989 · N57946 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately preflight the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the brakes to maintain directional control and poor inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel.

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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=85

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