# NTSB investigations, CT: 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. Page 1 of 2 · 53 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA240.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N9285J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the crosswind weather condition. - [NTSB ATL07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA091.md): Beech C-23 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N67248 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of rudder and brakes on landing roll out resulting in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the main landing gear. - [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 NYC05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA090.md): Cessna 150G · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N4606X · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB IAD05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA009.md): Cessna 120 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N1811N · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB NYC04LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA209.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N579AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC03CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA167.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N62152 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB NYC03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA084.md): Maule M4 · Danielson, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N4714T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB NYC03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA064.md): Piper PA-22/20-150 · South Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N7342D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control - [NTSB IAD02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA069.md): Cessna 182T · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N3541A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC02IA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02IA118.md): Learjet 35A · Oxford, CT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N989AL · Minor damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the commercial pilot during a touch and go landing, including his failure to properly brief the commercial to not use reverse thrust during a touch and go landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA219.md): Cessna 172M · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9869Q · Substantial damage > An inoperative airspeed indicator and the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA170.md): Taylorcraft F21B · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N4418U · Substantial damage > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional details.** a loose tail wheel assembly and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately follow annual inspection procedures. A factor in the accident… - [NTSB NYC00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA151.md): Meadows Pitts Special S-1 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N63DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll, due to his locking of the brakes. - [NTSB IAD98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N7236K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to separation of the tailwheel spring assembly. - [NTSB NYC98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA082.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N9821L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation. - [NTSB IAD97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA042.md): Cessna 310F · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N1761G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were: the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind conditions, and the resultant quartering tail wind. - [NTSB IAD96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA145.md): Dickmann Pitts S-1 · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1996 · N27DD · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during take off. - [NTSB NYC96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA121.md): Piper J-3 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N68952 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N12219 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and gusts. The wind conditions were factors. - [NTSB NYC95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA213.md): Cessna 172RG · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4671V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway, and a subsequent collision with a fence. - [NTSB NYC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N7608H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Contributing factors were wind gusts, crosswinds, and the pilot's lack of experience in type. - [NTSB IAD94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD94LA109.md): bourque experimental Kitfox · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N528AB · Substantial damage > The fracture of the tailwheel assembly for undetermined reasons during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with a hangar. - [NTSB NYC94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N8454N · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensattion for wind conditions. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB NYC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N69230 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The embankment beside the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC91LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA106.md): Cessna 172P · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N64182 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the flight controls by the pilot, his lack of recent experience and total time, and the crosswind. - [NTSB NYC91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA101.md): Beech 56TC · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N7QG · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after the nose wheel steering system failed. - [NTSB NYC90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA207.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N98409 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the airplane during a cross wind landing, subsequently running off the side of the runway and collided with the terrain. - [NTSB NYC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA109.md): Stinson 108-3 · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N48SW · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during a landing with a gusty crosswind. - [NTSB NYC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA089.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N132CP · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB NYC88LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA232.md): Cessna 152 · Windham, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N94502 · Substantial damage > The student pilot said she heard a popping sound during the takeoff roll and almost instantaneously the door came open. She tried to close the door and when that failed she attempted to abort. She retarded the throttle and attempted braking but it was not… - [NTSB NYC88LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA182.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Candlewood Lake, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N5033L · Substantial damage > The LA-4-200 made a takeoff under reported conditions of gusty wind and waves of 1 to 2 feet. The maximum demonstrated wave height for the aircraft is 1 foot. The pilot reported he aborted the takeoff due to a person on a jet ski in his way and as he tried to… - [NTSB NYC88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA126.md): Cessna 150 · Windham, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N7504G · Destroyed > The pilot took off and flew a short pattern around the airport. The pilot stated that on descent from 1200 feet strong winds started pushing the aircraft and he was losing control. The aircraft bounced and he decided to go around. However, on climb out the… - [NTSB NYC88LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA082.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1988 · N26834 · Destroyed > During a touch and go landing, the aircraft touched down on the main gear just past the numbers. Full right aileron and left rudder was used for directional control. During rollout, the right wing came up and the left wing made contact with the runway… - [NTSB NYC88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA070.md): Cessna 195 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N1077D · Substantial damage > After performing several touch and go landings, the student pilot made a landing right of the center line. The aircraft drifted to the right, struck a snowbank, sheared off the left main landing gear, then groundlooped. The aircraft came to rest on the grass… - [NTSB NYC87DNE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNE05.md): Hall B-80M · Waterford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1987 · N180RH · Substantial damage > The gyrocopter was observed to touch down and become airborne again. After becoming airborne it was observed to pitch down, with the main rotor blades striking the ground in front of the aircraft. The pilot said his right contact lens wasbothering him and he… - [NTSB NYC87LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA213.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N99171 · Substantial damage > While landing in crosswind conditions, the pilot failed to compensate for the conditions and lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft went down an embankment, collided with a fence and then flipped inverted. - [NTSB NYC87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA158.md): Beech 58TC · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1987 · N6058U · Substantial damage > The flight was making an ILS approach to runway 36 in IMC. The aircraft touched down about 2,000 feet down the 5,000 foot runway and to the left of the runway centerline. The aircraft hydroplaned on standing water on the runway and skidded off the end coming… - [NTSB NYC87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA102.md): Cessna 172N · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1987 · N5277E · Substantial damage > Student pilot lost directonal control on landing and the aircraft veered to the left of the runway and collided with a snowbank. - [NTSB NYC87LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA093.md): Mooney M20J · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1987 · N222NS · Substantial damage > During landing, the pilot came in high and fast, pilot stated that aircraft seemed to float down the runway and when the wheels touched down, the aircraft bounced. Bouncing for the third time, the pilot added full throttle and raised the flaps. However the… - [NTSB NYC87LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1987 · N48918 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was landing on runway 21 at Simsbury, Connecticut when the pilot lost directional control and the left main wheel contacted the snow bank, which in turn caused the airplane to lean over to the right striking the wing on the runway surface. - [NTSB NYC86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N6150Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot was cleared for closed traffic touch and go landings; however, during his acceleration for takeoff, he lost directional control and the aircraft veered left off the runway. Not being able to regain control, the takeoff was aborted. The… - [NTSB NYC86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N2286N · Substantial damage > Directional control was lost during landing roll out. The pilot attempted to correct and return the aircraft to the runway. The airplane ground looped causing substantial damage. - [NTSB NYC86LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1986 · N3235V · Substantial damage > The student pilot in a Cessna 150 was making a touch and go. He raised the flaps and then added power. He looked over to see if the flaps were retracting and when he looked straight ahead the left wheel was off the runway in soft terrain. He reduced power and… - [NTSB NYC86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA087.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N4347G · Substantial damage > The cross country solo flight was taking off on runway 02 at Hartford, Connecticut. The pilot performed a runup and was cleared for takeoff. The pilot attempted rotation at about 60 KIAS, but aircraft did not lift off. Trim tab was set at neutral on runup. As… - [NTSB NYC85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA178.md): Cessna C172 · Ellington, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N98651 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground during takeoff from rwy 01 at Ellington, Connecticut, and was substantially damaged but there was no fire. The pilot received minor injuries. The aircraft crashed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC84LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA325.md): Piper J-3 · Durham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1984 · N7456H · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to land on a grass strip. The wind was reported to be from 270 degrees at 10 KTS. The plt stated that he experienced a change in wind direction and a gust. The acft then veered and collided with a stone wall. - [NTSB NYC83LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA058.md): Cessna 172P · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N62264 · Substantial damage > After practicing three takeoffs and landings, a fourth takeoff was aborted. The student completed a run-up, checked the controls and received clearance to takeoff. He stated that he began rolling straight down the centerline, then at about 45 KTS, the plane… - [NTSB NYC83LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1983 · N6279P · Substantial damage > The student plt was taking off on rwy 08 with a wind from the northeast at 11 KTS. He reported that he was aprx 100 ft into the takeoff roll when the acft swerved to the left. Subsequently, the acft collided with a snowbank on the left edge of the rwy. - [NTSB NYC83LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1983 · N67897 · Substantial damage > After returning from an out-and-back x-country, the plt landed on a rwy with patches of ice. He stated that as the acft touched down, the left main wheel seemed to be frozen and skidded on a patch of ice. As the acft continued to skid, the left main wheel… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CT&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" = 'CT' 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=CT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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