# NTSB investigations, OK: 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 2 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA044.md): Cessna 152 · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2007 · N6135M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA032.md): Cessna 150 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N45137 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB DFW07CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA192.md): Boeing 1942 · Edmond, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N65PG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resuting in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB DFW07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA115.md): Cessna 172P · Harrah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2007 · N62960 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditons while landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA052.md): Fairchild Merlin SA-226-T · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2007 · YV-2045 · Substantial damage > The loss of control as result of the malfunction of the nose wheel steering mechanism during landing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW05CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA154.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N47962 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a soft field take off. A factor was the prevailing dark night conditions. - [NTSB DFW05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA143.md): Luscombe 8A · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N28784 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around. - [NTSB DFW05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA101.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N68472 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA188.md): Mattie RV-4 · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N464WB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA191.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N4634J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision by his delay in taking corrective action during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW03CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA205.md): Cessna 195 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N9882A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW03LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA162.md): Cessna A185F · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N6578E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N81833 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N1581V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which required his evasive maneuver and resulted in a stall. - [NTSB FTW00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA134.md): Cessna 140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N140RE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the runway sign struck by the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Rush Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1254Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention to raising the flaps and the high wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA073.md): Piper PA-18A · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N1290C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. - [NTSB FTW99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA248.md): Beech 95-A55 · Ada, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N9576Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's excessive approach speed and the partial failure of the seat guides for the pilot's seat. - [NTSB FTW99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N89854 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA106.md): Starduster SA-100 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N227FG · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW99LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA102.md): Luscombe 8A · Ada, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1999 · N1212B · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive application of the wheel brakes. - [NTSB FTW99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA071.md): Cessna 172E · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N5606T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB FTW99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA068.md): Waco YMF-5 · Edmond, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1999 · N19Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed and his failure to abort the landing. Factors were the pilot's excessive braking and the short, grass runway. - [NTSB FTW98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA271.md): Cessna 150C · Collinsville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N7914Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB FTW98LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA172.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N8124H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB FTW97LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA372.md): Cessna 170A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N10433 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model, the separation of the left main wheel due to corroded bolts, and the… - [NTSB FTW97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA282.md): Shapley Quickie Q-200 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N618RJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: low pressure in the right main tire. - [NTSB FTW97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA152.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N194BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA008.md): Cessna 172M · Tuttle, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N172JF · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: tall grass along the edges of the runway, and the proximity of the fence, fence posts, and trees. - [NTSB FTW96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1995 · N49131 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wet grass runway. - [NTSB FTW96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA034.md): Cessna T210F · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N6115R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to secure a cellular telephone which jammed the rudder pedals. - [NTSB FTW95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N24350 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the improper flare and the resultant loss of directional control. - [NTSB FTW94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA129.md): Cessna 172P · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N63456 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the gusting cross wind. - [NTSB FTW94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N6374M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper braking technique and the resultant failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the pilot not obtaining an ATC clearance prior to takeoff. - [NTSB FTW92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA034.md): Cessna 172P · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1991 · N65748 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB FTW91LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA134.md): Cessna 150G · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N6335S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was his attempt to takeoff without using all available runway. - [NTSB FTW91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA026.md): Cessna 205 · Medford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1990 · N8219Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of improper starting procedures which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the airplane's encounter with rough terrain during the unmanned taxi. - [NTSB FTW91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA009.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N4537J · Substantial damage > A restriction in the movement of the right rudder pedal. The restriction resulted from a passenger's inadvertent placement of an object on the cockpit's floor. - [NTSB DEN90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N3313V · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control by the pilot. The selection of unsuitable terrain is a factor. - [NTSB FTW90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA041.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1989 · N2202C · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty tail winds. - [NTSB FTW89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA138.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Granite, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N23414 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain directional control. - [NTSB FTW89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA094.md): Cessna 177B · Harrah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N1275C · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve; and his improper planning/decision (indecision) concerning an attempted go-around. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft… - [NTSB FTW88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA154.md): Alon A2 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N6588Q · Substantial damage > The private pilot was trying to sell his airplane and allowed the student pilot to fly it from the left seat. The student pilot landed on the runway but lost control, departed the side of the runway, then hit a VASI light. The airplane stopped when it hit a… - [NTSB FTW88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA099.md): Beech B55 · Ada, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N7330R · Substantial damage > The plt said all pre-flt prep were normal including an eng run-up. The takeoff was being made with light winds. After rolling about 300 ft the acft began a swerve to the rt which the plt perceived was associated with a loss of pwr on the rt eng. The plt… - [NTSB FTW88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA094.md): Cessna 182J · Lamont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N2645F · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control while landing on an asphalt roadway near his residence. The nose wheel dug into adjacent soft terrain and the aircraft tipped over. The road was not in use by auto traffic because a bridge was out of service. It was… - [NTSB FTW88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Washington, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N9331T · Substantial damage > The student pilot received dual instruction in crosswind takeoffs and landings after which the instructor pilot deplaned to observe the student. The student lost directional control on the first takeoff attempt and the aircraft collided with a ditch after… - [NTSB FTW87LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA145.md): Cessna 172 · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N13618 · Substantial damage > On touchdown the aircraft started to drift to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft's right wing contacted the runway and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA092.md): Cessna 402B · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1987 · N402BC · Substantial damage > A 17 year old non rated pilot and 3 of his friends attempted to steal the arcft. After the engines were started power was applied and control of the aircraft was lost immediately. The aircraft struck a hangar and continued across the taxiway where the… - [NTSB FTW86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N2826L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported encountering strong gusty winds while taxiing for departure at jones memorial airport, Bristow, OK. As a result his aircraft was flipped upside down and substantially damaged. The pilot was not injured. - [NTSB FTW85LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA292.md): Champion 7KCAB · Chattanooga, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N1642G · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control while landing in a crosswind and the acft ground looped after the left main landing gear contacted soft terrain alongside of the runway. The nearest official aviation weather reporting station was at lawton, OK, located 16… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=OK&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" = 'OK' 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=OK --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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