# NTSB investigations, CA: 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 SEA08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA056.md): Piper PA-12 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2007 · N2800D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA047.md): Cessna 172S · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2007 · N567SP · Substantial damage
  > The excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA034.md): Ayres S2R-G1 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2007 · N2237D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in the accident was the close proximity of the drainage ditch to the edge of the private airstrip's runway.
- [NTSB SEA08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Atwater, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N3318E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA07CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA271.md): Langley Tri-Quickie · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N33LQ · Substantial damage
  > The premature rotation of the airplane on the takeoff roll as a result of the pilot failing the verify the elevator trim position, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA289.md): Luscombe 8A · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA243.md): Cessna 172S · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2007 · N3544Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB SEA07CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA215.md): Cessna 305-C · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N919BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX07CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA199.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N214GZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA192.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N475CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA07LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA187.md): Cessna 177RG · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N47RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA151.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N171SR · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA07CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA146.md): Cessna T210N · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N6973N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX07CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA284.md): Cessna 150M · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N45316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA104.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N3115U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA128.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N30WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA112.md): Caywood Long-Ez · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N829CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA105.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N2489P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA097.md): Monocoupe 110 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2007 · N18642 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA096.md): Peay Quckie Q-200 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N57RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA088.md): Luscombe 8A · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N515SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's manipulation of the controls.
- [NTSB SEA07LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA053.md): Ross Hummer Pitts Special · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2007 · N41HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve, resulting in a nose over during an aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the uneven runway surface, which restricted the pilot's ability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA044.md): Cessna 172S · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N534SP · Substantial damage
  > The reason for the loss of directional control was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA081.md): Cessna 140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9198Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA009.md): Finney Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N467JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA269.md): Cessna TR182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N2526S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA263.md): Stinson 108-2 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N9818K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA260.md): Sicheneder Pitts S1S · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N22JF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA241.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N53SE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA231.md): Beech C35 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N715D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA219.md): Cessna 170B · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2006 · N2924D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA218.md): Cessna T206H · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N562H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA215.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N1098E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA212.md): Maule M-7-235C · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N209Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA210.md): Beech A36 · Schellville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA192.md): Cessna 180A · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N180LG · Substantial damage
  > the installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock pin, resulting in the seat slipping aft during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of directional control. A…
- [NTSB LAX06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA179.md): Cessna A185F · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N5468E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA174.md): Cessna 172S · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N3544Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA159.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N441MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA145.md): Cessna 170B · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N3190A · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control…
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX06LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA032.md): Cessna 172R · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N23899 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA013.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N4252P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CA&occurrence=260&page=2

## 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" = 'CA' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=260&state=CA

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