# 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 CHI89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N5498B · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the student's lack of total experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO89LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N6558L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the slight crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA134.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N6129C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N7652A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA076.md): Waco YMF · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N455RT · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his excessive brake application as the aircraft departed the runway, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The pilot's inexperience in taildragger aircraft, and the inadequate…
- [NTSB ATL89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA132.md): Cessna 172F · Elkin Arpt., NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N7908U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions during takeoff and the delay in his decision to abort the takeoff before colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ANC89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N90918 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW89DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRA04.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Ganado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N7320C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB DEN89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA111.md): Cessna 170A · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N5414C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare and rollout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency with only 4 hours of flight time in the preceding 90 day period.
- [NTSB DEN89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA110.md): Grumman G-164 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N527Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9223T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of recent…
- [NTSB MIA89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA130.md): North American SNJ-5 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N15HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA107.md): Stinson 108-3 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N993C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA156.md): Cessna T210 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N5523C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the ground run and abrupt rotation to get airborne.
- [NTSB DEN89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Rapelje, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N731XG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA153.md): Stinson 108-3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N6662M · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot. Unfavorable wind, high wind, and gusts were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N7523K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Contributing factors were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA112.md): Champion 8KCAB · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N2520Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control and collision with a parked aircraft due to the inadvertent application of the throttle that took place as the pilot was fastening the over the shoulder safety harness while warming the engine in preparation for departure.
- [NTSB MIA89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA120.md): Cessna 172M · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N80436 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the gusty/crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N9504T · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of flight controls by the student pilot, which resulted in his loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve; and the instructor pilot's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition,…
- [NTSB CHI89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA066.md): Cessna 170B · Freedom, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N3016A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff on unsuitable terrain. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA096.md): Cessna 180 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N4756B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failing to maintain directional control, and inadvertent ground swerve. Gusty crosswinds contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1989 · N45940 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Contributing factors were: inadequate supervision by the CFI, who authorized the 2nd solo flight in unfavorable wind conditions, the…
- [NTSB SEA89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA062.md): Cessna 185 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N6166N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N4273Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in compensate adequately for wind conditions, and landing despite having been alerted to wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLG01.md): Upchurch Rotorway Executive · Lugoff, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N70289 · Destroyed
  > Improper evaluation of existing conditions during preflight inspection resulting in a dynamic rollover due to drag from an imbedded left skid.
- [NTSB ANC89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA054.md): Cessna 180-A · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N9685B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run. A contributing factor to the accident is the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site.
- [NTSB BFO89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA025.md): Cessna 170A · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N9187A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to land with a tailwind and inadequately compensating for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA112.md): Waco UPF-7 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft and inadvertently allowed it to ground loop. Crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N5517R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA100.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N41692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA125.md): Bell 206B · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N131AT · Substantial damage
  > Improper operation of the cyclic by the student pilot, failure of the student to relinquish control and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA087.md): Cessna TU206G · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N735VE · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to properly control the aircraft while conducting a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N2122J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing which led to inadvertent porpoising and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N4948H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA055.md): Cessna TU206-G · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4957Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land the amphibious aircraft in strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA077.md): Jennings Pietenpol Aircamper · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N81GJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to adequately preflight the aircraft resulting in a front cockpit seat cushion interfering with the rudder pedals and brakes.
- [NTSB DEN89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA086.md): Cessna 182 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N3613U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in loss of directional control and inadvertent ground swerve. The quartering crosswind, gusts, and lack of pilot experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA122.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N777ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MKC89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Cresco, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5371D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing on a closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA055.md): Cessna 172N · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5315D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the icy and snow covered runway conditions and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA124.md): Cessna 182L · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N42859 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to correct the attitude of the aircraft and achieve proper alignment with the runway prior to landing touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC89FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA048.md): Cessna U-206G · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N9992Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and company's disregard of hazardous weather conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the icy/snow covered runway.
- [NTSB SEA89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA051.md): Stinson 108-1 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N97764 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing and the improper use of flight controls. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ05.md): Warwick Thorp T-18 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N9675Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. Factors related to the accident were: uneven runway & the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N5312Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA050.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N16TP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB DEN89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1989 · N4355Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the dual student to maintain directional control and the failure of the pilot in command (CFI), to provide adequate remedial action in a timely manner, to correct the swerve. A second probable cause was the cfi's failure to provide adequate…
- [NTSB DEN89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N89038 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correct a ground loop swerve. A lack of total flight experience is considered to be a contributing factor.

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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=86

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