# NTSB investigations, FL: 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 MIA08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA022.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N148ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA238.md): Cessna 190 · Yulee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N190BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX07CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA193.md): Cessna 172S · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N567DD · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA104.md): Cessna 170B · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N1767D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA120.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N1044M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate to clear an obstacle after aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which prompted the aborted landing, and a wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N7273M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC07LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA031.md): Cessna 172A · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N7224T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA103.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N967SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the runway marker sign.
- [NTSB LAX07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA124.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N35MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA069.md): Aeroprakt A-22 · Keenansville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N199DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet grass runway. A factor associated with the accident was the wet runway.
- [NTSB DEN07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA077.md): Piaggio Industrie P180 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2007 · N128SL · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's loss of directional control during landing causing the left main gear to collapse. Contributing factors in this accident were the flight crew's excessive use of brakes causing the left main tire to blow out, and the captain's inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC07CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA082.md): Cessna 172P · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N96319 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors included a 90-degree crosswind, and the student pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with the crosswind rather than on an available runway with a…
- [NTSB MIA07LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA066.md): EADS PZL Warsza PZL-104M Wilga · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N424HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA057.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N2808P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in overload failure and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA025.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop, and subsequent wing contact with the runway.
- [NTSB MIA07TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07TA017.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N72LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper advancement of the fuel control lever.
- [NTSB SEA06CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA186.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N45945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign.
- [NTSB SEA06CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA187.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N320CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA06LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA184.md): Shimer One Design · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N973D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA131.md): Cessna 182S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N250CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.
- [NTSB ANC06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA091.md): Dahlstrom - Piel Emeraude CP-30 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N667N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent swerve.
- [NTSB ANC06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA082.md): American Legend AL-3 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N7999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB ANC06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA081.md): Piper PA-18 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N7601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a on-ground encounter with the runway, and subsequent nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA061.md): Piper J-3 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N44778 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the instructional flight during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and the student pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA058.md): Boeing A75-L3 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2006 · N60562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with trees during a precautionary landing when the airplane touched down to the right of the runway edge. A factor contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB MIA06CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA100.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N2891C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA099.md): Howard DGA-15P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N95462 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to comply with the before landing checklist for his failure to lock the tailwheel.
- [NTSB MIA06LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA089.md): Beech C24R · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N1826A · Substantial damage
  > A flat tire which occurred for undetermined reasons that resulted an inadvertent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA086.md): Cessna 310K · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N6981L · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA085.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N577CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while making a crosswind landing in gusting conditions which resulted in an advertent ground loop and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA083.md): Cessna 172M · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N64425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, colliding with a ditch and nosing over.
- [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 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 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 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 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 MIA06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA025.md): Piper PA-12 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N2969M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage during a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N9234V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB MIA05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA153.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N6741S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown resulting in the wing contacting the runway and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA128.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N89073 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground encounter with wet grass and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL05CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N466FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA099.md): Piper PA32-301 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N146SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway.
- [NTSB MIA05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA090.md): North American AT-6C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N7690U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA073.md): Shorethose Kitfox Series 5 · Cresent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N704LS · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft handling not maintained during the landing rollout. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA089.md): Aerostar Yak-52TW · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N610RG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control in a variable wind condition during landing resulting in the airplane departing the runway subsequent landing gear separation and impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA070.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N588ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a crosswind takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA068.md): Cessna 305A · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N54550 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane ground-looping. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB MIA05CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA064.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2005 · N9572U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passengers improper use of the rudder control and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of control on the ground.
- [NTSB MIA05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA053.md): Lee Harold Swarthout Velocity Xlrg · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N121HS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence and a ditch.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=FL&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" = 'FL' 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=FL

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