# 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 MIA06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA082.md): Cessna C170A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N9291A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA088.md): Cessna 172-P · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N54928 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA137.md): Cessna 170A · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N5561C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA136.md): Cessna 172 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N84034 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA103.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N8290X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow runway, soft ground, and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA06CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA070.md): Aviat A-1B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N471AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the soft snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA057.md): Cessna 172M · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N9880V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign.
- [NTSB ATL06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA056.md): Cessna 140 · Pageland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N76688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway light, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA06CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA072.md): Piper PA32-301 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N326XT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N5906W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA101.md): Cessna 180G · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N1250W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100.md): Piper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA081.md): Gates Learjet 35 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N58EM · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate maintenance of the fuel computer harness which resulted in engine surging and a subsequent loss of control by the flight crew during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA068.md): Champion 7EC · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N4387C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to the spring connecting the rudder to the tailwheel horn being detached.
- [NTSB MIA06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA065.md): Cessna 172 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N737TR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB LAX06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA128.md): Cirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2006 · N8141L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA047.md): Boeing D75N1 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2006 · N59496 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors include the high airspeed, the improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB ANC06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA024.md): Cessna 185 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2006 · N120KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was the quartering crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC06LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA022.md): Piper PA-24 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N6094P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a sign, and the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA033.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N223HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a snowbank and nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA059.md): Piper PA-18 · SanJuan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N2875D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA023.md): Piper PA-24 · La Vern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N9220P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed while turning, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxiway light and the ground.
- [NTSB DFW06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA074.md): Champion 7ECA · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.
- [NTSB ANC06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA031.md): Robinson R22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N4038M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the helicopter on an icy airport parking ramp, which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown, and subsequent collision with another parked and unoccupied helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX06CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA117.md): Cessna 172M · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N13514 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA06LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA052.md): Cessna 501 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N501DR · Substantial damage
  > mechanical binding of the normal brake system, rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors were the improper overhaul, inadequate quality control procedures by the overhaul facility, and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA112.md): Globe Swift GC-1A · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N80715 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA083.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N222UN · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB DFW06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA065.md): Ralph Sanders Murphy Acft Elite · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2006 · N560SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC06CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA067.md): Pergerson Highlander · Appomattox, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N8146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB NYC06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA065.md): Cessna A185F · Pembroke, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA097.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N62712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor was the soft dirt adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DFW06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA061.md): Maule M-7-260C · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N347JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind, and wet terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N89723 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA057.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N9284A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing and subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA059.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lometa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N13708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB DFW06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA057.md): Agusta A109E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2006 · N142CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter.
- [NTSB DEN06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA033.md): Cessna 172M · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N1322U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to align the airplane's nose into the direction of the wind while performing the pre-takeoff checklist. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281.md): Univar Ercoupe · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX06CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA086.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N36382 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA085.md): Piper Seneca · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N4495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA06CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA041.md): Cessna 172A · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N9852T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB DEN06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA032.md): Cessna 170B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2006 · N2912D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA030.md): Appel Mustang II · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2006 · N747MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight decision to depart in gusty winds, and the pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the departure roll. The high gusty crosswind contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI06LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA062.md): Beech A100 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N700NC · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight decision to continue the approach to land, directional control not maintained, and the contaminated runway. Contributing factors were flight to destination alternate not performed, a notice to airman not issued by airport personnel…
- [NTSB LAX06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA073.md): Grumman AA-5 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N5435L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to follow the airplane's checklist, which resulted in his failure to remove the gust lock prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX06CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA074.md): Avid Mark IV · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N99BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW06CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA070.md): Beech C23 · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N2251L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and his delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA044.md): Champion 7ECA · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N7569F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N4792A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Factors included the ice on the runway and the soft terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=10

## 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=9

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