# NTSB investigations, MS: 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 DFW08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA005.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9603K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA213.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N7906W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during a crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA128.md): Beech BE33 · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N893R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA151.md): Cessna 177B · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N34329 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an on ground collision with a runway light and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA05LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA059.md): Luscombe 8A · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N39057 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the airplane ground looping.
- [NTSB MIA05CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N3570J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while performing a go-around after a bounced landing, resulting in the on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA180.md): Wood/Thorpe T-18 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N49RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA091.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N2484A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with terrain. A factor related to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ATL04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA004.md): Cessna 180K · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N77NP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA03CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA103.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N175W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout/which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB ATL01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA025.md): Beech BE-23 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N7107N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane,and subsequently resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA168.md): Grumman G-164B · Monticello, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N6744K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff into crosswind conditions resulting in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA086.md): Cessna 172R · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N2630B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent collision with a taxiway sign and collapsed right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA011.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1999 · N55035 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the landing and the student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls when the certified flight instructor attempted to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA084.md): Cessna 195A · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N4478C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA083.md): Beech A24R · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N24624 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft tie down ropes were free from the aircraft prior to taxiing. This resulted in the aircraft turning uncontrolled when taxi was initiated due to a partially tied left wing, the pilot loosing control of the…
- [NTSB MIA99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N5139B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA094.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N739ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA174.md): Cessna 180D · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N6471X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA090.md): Cessna 337 · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N1287M · Destroyed
  > the pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA244.md): Maule M-7-235 · Louisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N5662S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA187.md): Spencer Pitts S-1S · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N7211R · Substantial damage
  > loss of directional control during the landing rollout for undetermined reason(s), resulting in the airplane veering to the right and subsequently nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA126.md): Cessna 177 · Lyon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N29464 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N68172 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB MIA95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA213.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N89694 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N91955 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA192.md): Piper PA-12 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2966M · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command/cfi with known deficiencies in equipment and the worn condition of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB MIA93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA169.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Louise, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N1950J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands decision to takeoff from a road with a left quartering tailwind which resulted in his loosing directional control and the aircraft colliding with a utility pole.
- [NTSB MIA93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA017.md): Cessna 180K · Wiggins, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N2873K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground loss of control (ground loop) and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA182.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N8906Q · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the right main landing gear tire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA171.md): Cessna 172M · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N64001 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to compensate for the crosswind condition, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA190.md): Cessna 150M · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N45285 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The quartering crosswind and soft terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA167.md): Swearingen SA227-TT · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N13JV · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the nose steering actuator arming valve by a mechanic which resulted in failure of the actuator and on ground loss of directional control by the pilot during landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA120.md): Cessna 172M · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N80436 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the gusty/crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N4948H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA062.md): Cessna 210L · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1989 · N590GC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB MIA88LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA253.md): Cessna 172D · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot landed on runway 18 after completing a cross-country flight. During landing roll the aircraft encountered a downwind gust of wind and the pilot lost control of the aircraft while on the ground. The propeller and right wing were substantially…
- [NTSB MIA88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA228.md): Aero Commander S2R · Lambert, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1988 · N8806Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated there were tstrms in the area when he attempted to takeoff on an aerial application flt. He began his takeoff roll from the duster strip & a strong wind gust from the approaching tstrm blew the tail around. The acft came to rest on its belly in…
- [NTSB MIA88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA170.md): Piper PA-20 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1988 · N7682K · Substantial damage
  > The instructor stated that they were on their third touch and go and had made a wheel landing, and just as she started to retract the flaps, the aircraft made an aprx 30 degree turn off the right side of the runway. She then stated that no matter how much…
- [NTSB MIA88LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA153.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N4830B · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that as he was rolling out on the runway, the right wing lifted, and in an attempt to correct the situation, the acft went off the right side of the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Macon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N4489Q · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, the left lndg gear failed causing the acft to swerve off the rwy & into a ditch bordering the rwy. An exam by FAA personnel revealed tire marks on the rwy which continued off the rwy & into the ditch. According to…
- [NTSB MIA88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA017.md): Maule M-5-180C · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1987 · N56583 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during the landing roll the acft began to veer off towards the left side of the rwy. Full rt rudder would not correct this. The acft then left the rwy, ground looped, & as a result the rt main gear collapsed & the tailwheel separated from…
- [NTSB MIA87LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA065.md): Cessna 150H · Tchula, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1987 · N22684 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while attempting to land at a crop dusting strip he inadvertently landed off to the side of the runway in a plowed field, flipped over and came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA87LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA053.md): Cessna 150F · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1986 · N6907F · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during landing roll he lost control of the acft and it swerved off the right side of the rwy. The acft traveled into a plowed field and the nose gear collapsed.
- [NTSB MIA87LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA049.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1986 · N117CL · Substantial damage
  > The acft touched down at a high rate of speed with a left quartering tailwind at the halfway point on the 2700 ft rwy. The acft ran off of the right side of the rwy and the plt regained control getting the acft back onto the rwy. The acft then overran the end…
- [NTSB MIA87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Polarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1986 · N89543 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he had just completed a touch-&-go ldg and was attempting to take off again. As he added power, the acft began to drift to the left. The acft continued left hitting a ditch along side the rwy and flipping over. The plt stated that the acft…
- [NTSB MIA86LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA190.md): Aero Commander S2R · Valley Park, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N8946Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that a thndrstrm was in the immediate area & he took off with a left quartering headwind. During the take off roll, the wind shifted & a left quartering tailwind blew the acft into a ditch. The plt estimated the winds at 50 to 60 mph.
- [NTSB MIA86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Vaiden, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N23930 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that upon landing in a cow pasture he lost directional control of the acft. The acft collided with a vehicle located at the FAR end and off to one side of the pasture. The acft then traveled through a fence and a ditch before coming to rest…
- [NTSB ATL85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA127.md): Cessna A188B · Prentiss, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N4884Q · Substantial damage
  > There was no wind as the plt took off to proceed to an ag site; however, by the time he arrived, the wind had begun to blow. Reportedly, he landed downwind on a rural road in winds that were from the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 KTS. The plt stated that he…
- [NTSB ATL84LLT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LLT11.md): Cessna T188C · Shelby, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N9931J · Substantial damage
  > Acft was departing on the ninth aerial application flt of the operation. Weather had been clear but thunderstorms were building in the local area. On takeoff roll, a strong gust from the left rear caused loss of directional control. Acft veered left and…

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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" = 'MS' 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=MS

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