# NTSB investigations, NH: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA110.md): Luscombe 8A · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N1960B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC07CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA066.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Alton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N10438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors were the slick condition of the runway, and the lack of markings to denote the runway safety area.
- [NTSB NYC06LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA216.md): Cessna 170B · Hampton, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N1857C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA105.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N412PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA086.md): Porterfield CP-65 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N37709 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the drop off/descending embankment at the runway's edge.
- [NTSB NYC04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA048.md): Beech 35 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N3116V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake failure. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA002.md): Lake LA250 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N64SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in make and model airplane.
- [NTSB IAD03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA028.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N9170X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a snowbank, and overstress fracture of the nose gear actuator and engine mount foot attachment. A factor in the accident was the icy runway conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA083.md): Menzies Glassair II · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N55RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA085.md): Cessna 195 · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N4352V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA078.md): Patalivo Dominator · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocopter after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA137.md): Graham Acro Sport · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N877CG · Substantial damage
  > A soft area in the turf runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA083.md): Cessna 172S · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N574SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor included the patchy snow on the runway.
- [NTSB IAD01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N54931 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to land downwind on the snow and ice covered runway with a tailwind, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and the snow and ice on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA173.md): Fleet 16B · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N162V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB NYC00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA170.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N761XA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB NYC98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA148.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N8182A · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Contributing factors were the instructor pilot's improper in-flight decision, tailwind and gusty conditions, and wet (standing water) runway conditions.
- [NTSB IAD97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA091.md): Aeronca S15AC · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N1105H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA151.md): American Champion 7EC · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N8910R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop and dragging of the wing on the runway.
- [NTSB IAD96FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA074.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Sunapee, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N5040L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were: the pilot's lack of currency in type and model airplane, and not following the requirement for the pilot to have a flight instructor onboard during water landings.
- [NTSB NYC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N45625 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with a snowbank. A factor relating to the accident was: the icy runway condition.
- [NTSB NYC93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA036.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N3017P · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC91LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA253.md): North American T-6G · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N3167G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was the unforecasted strong cross winds.
- [NTSB NYC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA112.md): Champion 8KCAB · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N2520Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control and collision with a parked aircraft due to the inadvertent application of the throttle that took place as the pilot was fastening the over the shoulder safety harness while warming the engine in preparation for departure.
- [NTSB NYC88LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA089.md): Cessna 172 · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1988 · N1061F · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the flight encountered a crosswind from the left and almost immediately the aircraft became airborne again. The pilot flared for landing, landed hard, bounced and at this time the pilot decided to abort and go around. The aircraft drifted to…
- [NTSB NYC88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N5383R · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was landing at Concord municipal airport, and during landing roll, the aircraft veered to the left leaving the runway surface and nosed over in the field between the taxiway and runway 35.
- [NTSB NYC87LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA198.md): Lake LA-250 · Alton Bay, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1987 · N1403W · Substantial damage
  > The Lake renegade 250 was making a water takeoff when it started a sharp left turn. The aircraft stopped in the water and the pilot exited without injuries prior to the aircraft turning over. Examination of the aircraft showed that the engine pylon had…
- [NTSB NYC87LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1987 · N24784 · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 was making a touch and go on rwy 35 with the winds reported to be 170 degrees at 11 knots. The pilot lost control after touchdown and veered off the runway to the left. The aircraft struck a runway light and flipped over receiving substantial…
- [NTSB NYC86LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA192.md): Maule M-5-235 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N396X · Substantial damage
  > While landing, the aircraft bounced slightly & the plt lost directional control. The aircraft veered left over the runway edge onto a soft shoulder, nosed over & was damaged.
- [NTSB NYC86LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1986 · N303DW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was performing touch and go landings at boire field when he applied power to takeoff, he was distracted by the flap control setting. During this distraction the aircraft drifted to the left. Full right rudder was used in an attempt to…
- [NTSB NYC84LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA282.md): Cessna 150M · Claremont, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N63351 · Substantial damage
  > After a dual instructional flt, practicing landings, the student tookoff on a solo flt. He made 2 takeoffs & landings without incident. On his 3rd takeoff, the acft began drifting to the left. The student said he applied right rudder to correct the situation,…
- [NTSB NYC82DA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA139.md): Cessna 150M · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N63221 · Substantial damage
  > When the student pilot was landing, the aircraft veered left after touchdown. It continued down an embankment, ran into a swamp, and was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC82DA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA043.md): Beech C-24R · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N6135S · Substantial damage
  > The tower controller advised the flight while on base leg that the winds were from 300 degrees at 15 knots. This information was given at 1045 EST and was the last wind information given to the pilot before landing. According to the pilot moderate turbulence…

## 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" = 'NH' 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=NH

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