# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 3 · 146 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA120.md): Champion 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N1646G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of brakes during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. The downhill slope was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA014.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N57410 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted. - [NTSB CHI06CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA261.md): Beech B19 · Eden Prarie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N214RS · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI06LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA146.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N63790 · Substantial damage > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA120.md): Cessna 172E · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N5766T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA101.md): Cessna 180G · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N1250W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch. - [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100.md): Piper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB CHI06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA019.md): Piper PA-12 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · CF-JVT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent brake application during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA195.md): Cessna 180 · Bowstring, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N4652B · Substantial damage > The unsuitable water conditions for takeoff selected by the pilot and his inability to maintain aircraft control in the rough water. Contributing factors were the aborted takeoff initiated by the pilot, the rough water conditions and the high, gusty winds. - [NTSB CHI05CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA187.md): McDaniels Kitfox Classic IV · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N6261M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed while recovering from a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate wind compensation and failure to maintain aircraft… - [NTSB CHI05CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA084.md): Cessna 172 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N8954B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the snow covered surface on which the landing was being made, and the… - [NTSB CHI05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2005 · N8205U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA244.md): Beech BE-18 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N5180V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare, the improper recovery from a bounced landing, the loss of directional control, and inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA170.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N55930 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to his loss of aircraft control. Factors were the wind gusts, the ditch, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA163.md): Cessna 172N · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N2238E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign. - [NTSB CHI03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA092.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N92505 · Substantial damage > The pilots loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the airport lights, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA079.md): Cessna 172R · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N35307 · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control by the solo student pilot. A factor to the accident was the excessive speed during landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA034.md): Waco UPF-7 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N32039 · Substantial damage > The remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor (CFI) during the bounced landing and directional control not maintained during the go-around by CFI. Contributing factors were the CFIs preflight planning/preparation in placing the dual… - [NTSB CHI02LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA225.md): Cessna 140 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N2070N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA141.md): Cessna A185E · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N4747Q · Substantial damage > The pilot displayed inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that existed at the time of the accident and directional control was not maintained. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind weather condition. - [NTSB CHI02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA038.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hawley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N256J · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA333.md): Stinson 108-3 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N653C · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI01LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA323.md): Aeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N81910 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop. - [NTSB CHI01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N5236H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA059.md): Beech F33A · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2000 · N282R · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI00LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA308.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N8319R · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the gusts, the crosswind weather conditions, and the ditch terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA290.md): Beech B19 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N1930W · Substantial damage > the student pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA194.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8136D · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor to the accident was the pocket gopher mound in the wheat field. - [NTSB CHI00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA190.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N4940A · Substantial damage > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA053.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8417A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue flight into icing conditions. An additional cause was the directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the viewable area of the aircraft's heated windshield panel, in-flight… - [NTSB CHI99LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA301.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N32840 · Substantial damage > Directional control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA224.md): Cessna 172N · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4886G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. - [NTSB CHI99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA108.md): Cessna 152 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N89084 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N752AA · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N66314 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA230.md): Grumman G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N9632 · Substantial damage > a locked brake for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA049.md): King Avid Flyer C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N931AC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98TA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98TA023.md): Cessna A185F · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N105NR · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA253.md): Piper PA-28-121 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N2228Z · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA258.md): Maule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake. - [NTSB CHI97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA169.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at… - [NTSB CHI97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA170.md): Waco YMF · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N820MM · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA107.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N5666N · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA092.md): Champion 7ECA · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N11023 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a snowbank. The pilot's lack of recent experience, the crosswind, and snowbank are contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA080.md): Champion 7GCB · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1997 · N9950Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI96LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA355.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Jordan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N2505P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA177.md): Cessna U206 · Inver Grove, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N5192U · Destroyed > the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing. The gusty wind condition was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA168.md): Cessna 188 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1996 · N2062J · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA137.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N4883S · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA085.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1996 · N653C · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of an ice-covered runway for takeoff. A factor was the icy runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MN&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" = 'MN' 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=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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