# NTSB investigations, MO: 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 · 138 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI08CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA023.md): Robinson R44 Raven II · Morrison, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N3246H · Destroyed > Loss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the gusting winds and the uneven ground. - [NTSB CHI07CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA296.md): Cessna 172 Skyhawk · Stockton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N12189 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI07CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA247.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N197T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors. - [NTSB CHI07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA074.md): Cessna 172S · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2007 · N270JA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions and the snow covered ground. - [NTSB CHI07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA030.md): Aviat A-1B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA031.md): Cessna 120 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage. - [NTSB CHI06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA017.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Cuba, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N5065N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Willard, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N6846J · Substantial damage > The airplane overran the runway and hit a utility pole due to the pilot's delayed decision making and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors included the exessive airspeed during the final approach, the high density altitude, the… - [NTSB CHI05CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA201.md): Cessna 188 · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N731SV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the grass terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB CHI04LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA249.md): Johnson-Moore Zenith CH 701 · Galena, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N2077Y · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI04FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA205.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N4230R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine. - [NTSB CHI04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N56598 · Substantial damage > Improper use of the brakes during landing by the pilot, resulting in failure of the left main landing gear tire and a loss of directional control. Contributing factors were the failure of the main landing gear, as well as the grass and the ditch adjacent to… - [NTSB CHI04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA038.md): Cessna 340A · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2003 · N200GC · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA312.md): Cessna 182P · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N9072M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI03LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA302.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N19CK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brake system during touchdown and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CHI03LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA292.md): Luscombe 8A · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N25342 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind gust. - [NTSB CHI03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA168.md): Cessna A188B · Hornersville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N70403 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA128.md): Robinson R44 · Lake Ozark, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N227G · Substantial damage > An inability to maintain control of the helicopter during the wind gust and brief tail wind. The ravine, wind gust and tailwind were contributing factors to the accident. - [NTSB CHI03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA081.md): Cessna 180K · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N2732K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA168.md): Bumgarner CA65 Sky Fly · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N145JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB CHI02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA039.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2001 · N77869 · Substantial damage > directional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA292.md): Boeing 737-3G7 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N306AW · Substantial damage > The second in command failed to maintain proper runway alignment, directional control, and landed long. The pilot in command failed to execute a go-around and failed to provide adequate supervision. Additional factors included the thunderstorm, the dark… - [NTSB CHI01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA169.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N739BB · Substantial damage > the lack of experience in the type of airplane and directional control not maintained by the pilot. The improper flare and parked airplane were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N3021Z · Substantial damage > The normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered. - [NTSB CHI01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA041.md): Cessna 150M · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2000 · N66633 · Substantial damage > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse. - [NTSB CHI00LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA280.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N83564 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI00FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA237.md): Piper J-5A · Belton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N600F · Destroyed > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA231.md): Piper PA-20 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N5590H · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N5909E · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA084.md): Cessna 150M · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N462Q · Substantial damage > the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N738EJ · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA030.md): North American T-6G · Saint Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1999 · N9627C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA022.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1999 · N3073V · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional of the airplane. Factors were the crosswinds and gusts. - [NTSB CHI00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Pleasant Hills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N42536 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CHI99LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA345.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Troy, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N53895 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the proper alignment not attained by the pilot and the trees. - [NTSB CHI99LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA262.md): Beech C-45H · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N72409 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to use the tailwheel lock on takeoff, creating a condition where it was not possible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the unlocked tailwheel and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA159.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N6144H · Substantial damage > the pilot selecting the wrong runway direction on which to initiate the takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the quartering tailwind condition, the rough terrain encountered, and fatigue. - [NTSB CHI99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA154.md): Cessna R182 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N738WK · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control, the crosswind, and the fence posts. - [NTSB CHI99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA071.md): Cessna 172R · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N4172P · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to this accident were the snow covered grassy field area along the side of the runway and the pile of snow. - [NTSB CHI99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA063.md): Beech BE-C-45H · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N165ZA · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor in this accident was the patchy snow on the runway. - [NTSB CHI98LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA237.md): Cessna 172M · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N2XC · Substantial damage > the pilot's not obtaining and maintaining directional control. A factor was wet terrain (grass). - [NTSB CHI98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA234.md): American AA-1TW · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage > the failure of the tailwheel assembly due to corrosion. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB CHI98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA232.md): Luscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N71306 · Substantial damage > the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire. - [NTSB CHI98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA137.md): Cessna 305 · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N201FM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the embankment, and the soft, muddy soil making up the embankment. - [NTSB CHI98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA093.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1998 · N1958P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA191.md): Cessna 402B · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N901BC · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1997 · N869L · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions on the runway during landing roll. Factors included the crosswind and gusts. - [NTSB CHI97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA066.md): Cessna 414 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1997 · N414AM · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions with an inadequate windscreen deicing system and the diminished visual lookout. Factors were the icing weather conditions and the windscreen ice. - [NTSB CHI96LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA182.md): Mooney M20F · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N9532M · Substantial damage > the pilot's not maintaining proper alignment with the runway and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MO&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" = 'MO' 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=MO --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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