# NTSB investigations, AL: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2007 · N2180E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW07CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA136.md): Sandall Evan R RV8 · Wilsonville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N222ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA080.md): Rans RV-4 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N186AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA003.md): Hadwise Varieze · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N222DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger.
- [NTSB ATL06CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA075.md): Cessna C172S · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N613SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA012.md): Cessna 150 · Monroesville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N704VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL05CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA125.md): Cessna 172P · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N98530 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA123.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Shorter, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N1029E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL05CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA036.md): Champion 7-GCAA · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damage
  > The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB ATL04CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA131.md): Cessna 172 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N98981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA114.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2004 · N91734 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA076.md): Larry Woods Venture · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · CGDJF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA032.md): Aero Commander 100 · Geneva, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N3628X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve takeoff due to a mistrimmed elevator, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N9558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA130.md): Beech B50 · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N550G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing that resulted in a ground swerve and the airplane exiting the runway and collided with a fence, incurring damage.
- [NTSB ATL02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA098.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N2243M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA092.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N8844V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA250.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N239NA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it collided with a dirt bank.
- [NTSB ATL00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Oakland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1999 · N3276A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reducing the pilot's access to controls leading to the inadvertent loss of control and ground impact with trees.…
- [NTSB ATL00FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA016.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Geneva, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N2215U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA090.md): Cessna 172M · Double Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N20417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA106.md): Cessna 170 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N9968A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during a crosswind landing and the improper recovery from a bounce resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor was the right crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA207.md): Mooney M-20J · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N91381 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout and attempted go-around, resulting in departure from the runway and collision with adjacent brush and trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA153.md): Cessna 182P · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1530M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB ATL96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA113.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N9167T · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the flight.
- [NTSB ATL96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA052.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N2590Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing,
- [NTSB ATL96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA002.md): Socata TB-9 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N152ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt. A factor was the stripped throttle knob threads.
- [NTSB ATL95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N4625P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N739RN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N64903 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA048.md): Cessna 120 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N4292N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.
- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042.md): Pitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA176.md): Piper PA-22T · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N8098C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of wind conditions and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was a gusting tail wind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA158.md): Cessna 182Q · Ft. Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N4852N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure, in that he failed to raise the flaps following the short field landing, as prescribed in the pilot's information manual, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the tall grass adjacent to the runway, the…
- [NTSB ATL92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA059.md): Cessna 310R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N87355 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student pilot's failure to follow instructions.
- [NTSB ATL91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA058.md): Aeronca 11AC · Union Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N85880 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ATL90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA184.md): Cessna 152 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N49553 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the subsequent loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot's improper usage of flight controls, presence of crosswind conditions, and his overall lack of experience were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL88LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA237.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1988 · N56606 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he landed on a grass strip adjacent to the paved rwy, to 'save the (airplane) tires' from excessive wear. He stated that the airplane groundlooped during the rollout when it encountered a hole in the turf. A mechanic who examined the…
- [NTSB ATL88LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA201.md): Cessna 172M · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N5075R · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he attempted to make a touch and go ldg at the departure arpt before heading out on the first leg of a cross-country flt. The airplane encountered a gust of wind at touchdown and veered off the side of the rwy. The airplane subsequently…
- [NTSB ATL86LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA256.md): Cessna 310J · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N3105L · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff the plt attempting to taxi between two rows of parked acft. He used the left brake to maneuver the acft between the rows and could not stop the turn by using the right brake. The acft continued in the turn and struck a parked Cessna…
- [NTSB ATL86LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA268.md): Stinson 108-1 · Roanoke, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N8838K · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, during the landing roll, the acft went off the right side of the rwy and continued across a shallow ditch and down an embankment. The plt stated that the acft did not RESP0ND to control and brake inputs to correct the swerve in calm winds. The FAA…
- [NTSB ATL86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA019.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1985 · N601PC · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff ground run the plt lost directional control of the acft which ran off the side of the rwy and into a grove of trees. The plt stated that the right eng lost pwr, however, the eng was test run after the accident and no discrepancies were noted.
- [NTSB ATL85LKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG13.md): Cessna 182N · Panala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N92746 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during lndg which pulled it to the left off the road chosen for landing. The plt applied pwr to clear a ditch and the acft came to rest in a row of small trees. The plt had said the eng had started missing after takeoff from the…
- [NTSB ATL85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Andalusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N3682V · Substantial damage
  > The student plt reported that during a landing roll, the acft veered to the right, went off the right side of the rwy & collide with a dirt bank.
- [NTSB ATL85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA158.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Greenville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N477M · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he made a normal apch for a full stop, 3-point landing. During the landing roll, the acft began to vibrate & shake laterally. The plt reported that the vibration was caused by a tail wheel shimmy, but at first, he did not realize what…
- [NTSB ATL85LKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG02.md): Cessna 172N · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N1947F · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered to the left during the takeoff ground run. The acft departed the rwy into a soft, plowed field where it momentarily nosed down before coming to rest on the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL84LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA178.md): Cessna 152 · Lacey Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N6231B · Substantial damage
  > When the plt was arriving at the uncontrolled arpt, no UNICOM was available, since the office was closed. The plt elected to land on rwy 24 after seeing another acft depart. The 1st apch was aborted due to gusty winds. After the 2nd apch, the acft touched…
- [NTSB ATL84LKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LKG03.md): Cessna 152 · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1984 · N6418B · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the left side of the rwy during landing and nosed over. The student plt said he was practicing touch and go landings solo and lost control of the acft.
- [NTSB ATL84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N5082G · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. During a touch-and-go pattern, he started to takeoff, after landing, with the elevator trim in a nearly full nose-up position. He stated that after he added power to takeoff, he had to hold the nose down by applying…
- [NTSB ATL83LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA385.md): Beech 58 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N31CE · Substantial damage
  > The acft swerved off the rwy after the left tire deflated during heavy braking & the left landing gear collapsed during the swerve. The pilot stated the acft was rolling too fast after landing to make the first turn off. The pilot then applied heavy braking…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

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