# NTSB investigations, MA: 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 MIA08CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA045.md): Cessna 172P · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N5425K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB ATL07CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA114.md): Waco Classic YMF-5 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N801TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB NYC07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA074.md): Mooney M20R · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N323RW · Destroyed
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA065.md): Cessna A185F · Pembroke, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA049.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N3679T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in equipment, which resulted in a loss of control when the tailwheel springs became disconnected. Factors were the disconnection of the tailwheel springs, the snow bank, and…
- [NTSB IAD05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA030.md): Beech G35 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N333EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi. A factor was the snow-covered taxiway.
- [NTSB NYC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA019.md): Vigneau RAF 2000 GTX · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N9327B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in gyroplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA184.md): Pascucci RAF 2000 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N62188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC04CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N3194Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N33532 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA159.md): Maule M-4-220C · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N2030U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA125.md): Cessna 172L · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N7149Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2003 · N88387 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA092.md): Goff Glassair · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N7223R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA179.md): Champion 7ECA · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N5091X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA195.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Hanson, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N9515H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N980C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA238.md): Aviat A-1B · Newberryport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N475C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing and a subsequent rejected landing. Factors were the crosswind, and the delayed corrective action by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA060.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N21072 · Substantial damage
  > pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA006.md): Cessna 172N · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N738NL · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA017.md): Piper PA-12 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N7118H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB NYC99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA204.md): Robinson R-22 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N20879 · Substantial damage
  > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB IAD98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA025.md): Cessna 172K · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N78222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB IAD97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4530J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind, wind gusts and high vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N68180 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA190.md): Bins Kitfox IV · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1996 · N211KF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, the airplane veering off the runway, and a subsequent nose over. The adverse wind condition and uneven terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA166.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N5067C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2528S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, on-ground collision with terrain, and the aircraft nosing over. The sudden windshift was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA092.md): Cessna 175 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7002M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N89813 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA010.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N4923N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent wing tip collision with the runway.
- [NTSB BFO94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA151.md): Grumman G-44 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N1471N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB BFO94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N94963 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB BFO93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA127.md): Cessna 172P · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N52858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Other related factors were: the tailwind, and the gross weight of the airplane being exceeded.
- [NTSB BFO93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N2894V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Related to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N24908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank.
- [NTSB BFO92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA148.md): Mooney M20E · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N1338W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors related to the accident were darkness, a lack of runway lighting on the left side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of visual ques.
- [NTSB BFO92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Great Barringto, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N4792M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA113.md): Stinson JR.SR. · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N13462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB NYC91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA105.md): Cessna 170B · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3108A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failing to compensate adequately for adverse wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N5780U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to land in a strong cross wind, lost control of the airplane, ran off the runway and hit the VASI system.
- [NTSB NYC91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Hampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N6384P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control after landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N18147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and descent into trees.
- [NTSB NYC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA087.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots limited experienced in type of airplane, and variable winds.
- [NTSB NYC90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N8201W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper handling of the airplane, resulting in the loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N704WX · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing due to an improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of total experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Turners Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N1057X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing roll due to ice on the runway, and collision with a snow bank off the runway which sheared the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N5465P · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the runway and hit a landing light and terrain as the pilot attempted to make a crosswind landing, at barnstable airport, Hyannis, MA.
- [NTSB NYC88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N6439D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting a landing at Marlboro airport. Upon touchdown brakes were applied. According to the pilot, the aircraft was not stopping but instead was sliding down the runway. The pilot turned the nosewheel to the left to slow the aircraft but…

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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" = 'MA' 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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