# NTSB investigations, LA: 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 DFW06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA124.md): Robinson R-44 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N144DJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while taxiing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA216.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2005 · N4952Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.
- [NTSB DFW05CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA196.md): Cessna 120 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1703N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW05CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA084.md): Grumman G-164A · Gilbert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N5327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A contributing factor was a deflated right main tire.
- [NTSB DFW05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N88390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the strong crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA098.md): Stinson 108-1 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2004 · N8755K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CHI03FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA259.md): Bell 206L-3 · E.I. 276, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N41128 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during takeoff. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the planned approach to position the helicopter with a crosswind in order to…
- [NTSB FTW03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA136.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Batchelor, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2003 · N36531 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff with adequate runway available. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA007.md): Mooney M20K · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N231QL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an attempted go-around. A factor was the wet runway condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA227.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N2978G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA180.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N61441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164B · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N48723 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA159.md): Luscombe 8E · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1999 · N2680K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA081.md): Cessna 188 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N8295G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA028.md): Cessna 185F · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N4810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.
- [NTSB FTW98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA141.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N4GQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the pilot's lack of experience in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA333.md): Emroth-Emair MA-1B · Clayton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N9918M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA159.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hughes, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N2159K · Destroyed
  > the pilot exceeding the maximum authorized crosswind component of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind and the side sloping runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA103.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6034N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA015.md): Cessna 185 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1994 · N95DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA093.md): Bell 206BIII · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N57340 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately perform a preflight. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA254.md): Cessna 421B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N747BW · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot for undetermined reasons. Factors were a fence and trees.
- [NTSB FTW93LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA241.md): Cessna 140 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N2673N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA045.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1993 · N3917Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA110.md): Luscombe 8E · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N1337B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet ground
- [NTSB FTW92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA214.md): Cessna A185F · Amelia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N1867Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD06.md): Cessna A188B · Mathew, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the rough terrain immediately adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA052.md): Maule M-7-235 · Cottonport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N81818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA043.md): Piper PA-22 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N3746A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control and the resultant ground loop. Factors were the cfi's lack of supervision and the ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA052.md): Monocoupe D145 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1991 · N17687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N1344D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170.md): Air & Space 18A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N6132S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB FTW90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA163.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Joseph, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N9491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD03.md): Grumman G-164A · Glynn, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N930X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control on the ground, due to intermittent locking of the right brake during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW90IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90IA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Baton Rouge, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N416AA · No damage
  > The captain's excessive speed during a turn off of the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control. The wet taxiway was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA119.md): Cessna A185F · Marksville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N5486R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD04.md): Schweizer G-164A · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N8699H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to perform adequate prelight planning/preparation before attempting a takeoff by failing to assure the runway condition.
- [NTSB FTW88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA127.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N3969M · Substantial damage
  > Between flights, the pilot noticed the nose was very high while taxiing but thought it was because the strut had failed to compress. On the next touchdown, on the main wheels, the airplane started porpoising and despite the pilot's corrections, the porpoising…
- [NTSB FTW88LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA116.md): Cessna 182L · Angola, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1988 · N3153R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the airplane was on the takeoff roll when the seat slid to the rear. He was unable to control the airplane and it ran off the side of the runway and struck a fence. The seat track holes were worn enough that the locking pins would not stay in…
- [NTSB FTW88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA043.md): Cessna 150 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1987 · N5719G · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during landing roll the aircraft veered left due to a strong wind gust. The aircraft fell into a ravine, coming to rest 180 degrees from the runway heading, damaging both wing spars at the fuselage attach points and collapsing the nose…
- [NTSB FTW88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA031.md): Cessna 150 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1987 · N6463F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to start the unsecured aircraft by hand-propping it. The aircraft started and rolled forward striking a fuel truck, damaging the left wing, fuselage, and propeller.
- [NTSB FTW87LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA114.md): Ayres S2R-1820 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1987 · N4025P · Substantial damage
  > After landing on a wet grass strip the pilot realized that the aircraft was not going to stop. Obstructions off the end of the runway prevented a go-around. The aircraft collided with two trees causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB FTW87LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA119.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1987 · N8248D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot, who reportedly was familiar with the 2200 x 90 foot sod strip, allowed the aircraft to drift left during the landing roll where the left main landing gear struck the end of a concrete culvert which did not extend quite to the extreme edge of the…
- [NTSB FTW87DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD02.md): Cessna A-188-B · Ft.Polk, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 28, 1986 · N49220 · Substantial damage
  > Examination revealed the tail wheel assembly was badly worn and its spacers were missing, causing the swivel mechanism to lock in the off center position. The aircraft landed on a narrow road. It veered slightly upon tail wheel contact and went off the…
- [NTSB FTW86LRD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD23.md): Grumman G-164B · Lecompte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N3632T · Substantial damage
  > The plt was engaged in an aerial application flt when a thunderstorm developed to the southwest of the airstrip. The plt was attempting to land to the east before the storm hit. Control of the acft was lost after touchdown and the acft nosed over. A 25 to 40…
- [NTSB FTW86LRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD15.md): Grumman G-164B · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N48585 · Substantial damage
  > The acfts left wingtip caught in weeds during takeoff and the acft was pulled left. The plt had turned to avoid a wet spot on the airstrip and contacted the high weeds then swerved into a rice levee.
- [NTSB FTW86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA105.md): Maule M7-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N232T · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll when he failed to compensate adequately for the x-wind resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA101.md): Cessna 180K · Timbalier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N20379 · Substantial damage
  > During the ground run portion of a water take-off from a canal, the pilot encountered a strong gust of wind to the right of the aircraft nose. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and collided with an oil rig. The pilot failed to compensate for the…
- [NTSB FTW86LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA057.md): Cessna 185F · Point Aufer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1986 · N1867Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported losing control of his aircraft, during takeoff from a canal at Point Aufer island, LA, when gusty wind conditions lifted a wing, causing the aircraft to collide with a bank. After the collision, the aircraft continued up onto the canal…

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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" = 'LA' 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=LA

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