# NTSB investigations, TN: 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 NYC07CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA236.md): Robinson R44 II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N3184T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC07CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA198.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N487J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA094.md): Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt operation of the airplane with a known physical impairment (loss of leg control) which resulted in his loss of aircraft control during takeoff and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL07CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA020.md): Cessna 190 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N195AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.
- [NTSB ATL06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA081.md): Piper PA28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N9902W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA080.md): Cessna 525 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2006 · N545TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet runway.
- [NTSB ATL05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA136.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N84FS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA197.md): Cessna 150M · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated.
- [NTSB ATL04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA078.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N70FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the inadequate grounding of the nose wheel steering clutches, as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel to ensure the nose wheel steering clutches were…
- [NTSB ATL04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA032.md): Luscombe 8F · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N9929C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load.
- [NTSB ATL03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA093.md): Cessna 172K · Bristol, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N7412G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA069.md): Cessna 310 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N244S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA058.md): Cessna 172 M · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N1754V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA035.md): Aviat Husky · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N415JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor was separation of the spring clip from the landing gear steering system.
- [NTSB ATL02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA153.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N3164E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a precautionary landing to an unsuitable sod airstrip that resulted in a ground loop. A factor was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB MIA01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA148.md): Cessna A188B · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N4893R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA105.md): Grumman G-164B · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2001 · N6552K · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down.
- [NTSB MIA00LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA212.md): Cessna 560 XL · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N868JB · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to activate the normal brake system, and failure to follow published aircraft procedures/directives for a hard brake or no braking condition and use the emergency brake system after recognizing a normal brake system failure, which…
- [NTSB MIA00LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA216.md): Aviat Husky · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N415JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the runway edge and collision of the wingtip with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA028.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2233L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N704YE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and collapsed nose landing gear during the attempt to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA069.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N80UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision to land on a runway with a strong cross wind, rather then on a runway into the wind. A factor was the strong cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA051.md): Air Tractor 301 · Finley, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1999 · N36484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA038.md): Beech 65-A90 · Selmer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N911KA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control on the ground, due to hydroplaning, and a collision with trees. A factor was the rain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA223.md): Boeing A75 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N450HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop, and on-ground collision between the left wing and the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in kind of…
- [NTSB ATL97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA111.md): Avid IV · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N913R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the repositioning of the control stick.
- [NTSB ATL96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA082.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Mckenzie, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N4090X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA079.md): Cessna 172K · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7479G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N44784 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB ATL95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA154.md): Piper PA-46 · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N623DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA002.md): Cessna 188 · Covington, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N731PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA174.md): Cessna 152 · Linden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N5525P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ATL94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA078.md): Beech C-23 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N6639C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during a crosswind landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N70397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedures in that he landed with excessive flap extension, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA023.md): Georga L. Atwood Kitfox III · Trezevant, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1991 · N49GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ATL91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA121.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N3068B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, his failure to maintain a proper touchdown point, and his failure to execute a go-around when a safe landing could not be made. Factors in the accident were: the wet runway conditions at the airport and the crosswind…
- [NTSB ATL91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N25362 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA065.md): Helio H-295 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N42013 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Humboldt, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N7634W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ATL91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA021.md): Cessna 150 · Arlington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N7234S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA180.md): Beech 35-B33 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N16HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA133.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N9348U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing and subsequent premature rotation of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL88LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA222.md): Beech V35B · Parson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N38573 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that shortly after a heavy weather system passed over, he attempted a takeoff from a wet runway. During the takeoff roll he did not allow the airspeed to accelerate to the lift off speed. As he prematurely lifted off he lost directional…
- [NTSB ATL88LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA209.md): Cessna 195A · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N1576D · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the left wheel separated from the airplane during ldg rollout on rwy 27, allowing the left gear to drag on the rwy. The airplane then bounced, veered to the right, and skidded to a stop. The left ldg gear collapsed as the acft stopped.…
- [NTSB ATL88LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA097.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1988 · N6285E · Substantial damage
  > While returning home with his newly purchased acft the plt made a refueling stop. The winds were strong and gusting upwards of thirty KTS at the refueling arpt and the destination arpt. During the takeoff roll the winds shifted to a right crosswind. The acft…
- [NTSB ATL88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA063.md): Cessna 150K · Portland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N5995G · Substantial damage
  > The student plt rptd that the airplane veered off the rt side of the rwy into a ditch while ldg in x-wind conditions. The student plt estimated that the wind velocity was 10 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. The student rptdly had about 32 hrs total flt experience,…
- [NTSB ATL87LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N25503 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt reported that he flared excessively during touchdown while practicing a touch & go landing, causing the airplane to balloon. The airplane subsequently touched down again and headed toward the left side of the rwy. The student plt stated that…
- [NTSB ATL87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA075.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hixson, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1987 · N6767W · Substantial damage
  > During ldg roll on solo instructional flt, stu plt stated that he applied hand brakes and acft swerved to the left. Skid marks found at the site led from near the rwy centerline to a parked C-172 struck during the sequence. Subsequent inspection of the brake…
- [NTSB ATL86LLT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT09.md): Beech 35A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N676B · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was practicing a soft field takeoff when directional control of the acft was lost. The acft traveled aprx 100' left of the rwy centerline where the right wing struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The plt reported he was advised by his…

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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" = 'TN' 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
```

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