# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 8 · 390 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA049.md): Cessna 182 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2007 · N212CG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusting winds. - [NTSB DFW08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA029.md): Cessna P210N · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N7716K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing tailwind and an airport sign. - [NTSB DFW08CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA023.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N712J · Substantial damage > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB DFW08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA022.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N81800 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control. A contributing factor was the tailwind. - [NTSB DFW07CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA210.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N364GW · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to compensate for existing conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA200.md): Vans RV-7A · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N729CM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind. - [NTSB DFW07CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA195.md): Cessna 140 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N72699 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action. - [NTSB DFW07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA190.md): KitFox Series 5 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N915W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA206.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason County, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N71283 · Substantial damage > The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion. - [NTSB DFW07CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA175.md): Mellema Bede 4 · Ennis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N76VR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane following the disconnect of the tailwheel steering chain while landing. - [NTSB DFW07CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA177.md): Aeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N9870B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm. - [NTSB DFW07CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA145.md): Evektor sportstar · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N676EV · Substantial damage > Loss of control due to an unexpected crosswind gust. *This report was modified on May 23, 2008.* - [NTSB DFW07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA139.md): Mooney M-20E · Van, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N115RC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. - [NTSB DFW07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA117.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N3863J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA106.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2007 · N25945 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA097.md): Cessna 150E · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N2524J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA101.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N800CP · Substantial damage > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA077.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N648AE · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA072.md): American Legend AL-11 · Dryden, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N2480 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment. - [NTSB DFW07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2007 · N1190K · Substantial damage > The pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB DFW07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA048.md): Cessna 172S · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N988SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the muddy terrain. - [NTSB DFW07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA046.md): Cessna 172M · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA028.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damage > Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA015.md): Maule M5 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N32CX · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA013.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N36687 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA003.md): Boeing 75 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N27933 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB DFW06LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA216.md): Weber Venture · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N5QE · Substantial damage > The aircraft's inadequate landing gear design, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over. A factor was the owner/builder's failure to incorporate modifications to the landing gear. - [NTSB DFW06CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA202.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N6102Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise. - [NTSB DFW06CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA196.md): Pearson Superfly · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N975JP · Substantial damage > The loss of control as result of the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A contributing factor was the muddy terrain. - [NTSB DFW06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA185.md): Cessna 120 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N2591N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA144.md): Mooney M20J · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N201XW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB DFW06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N95016 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions. - [NTSB DFW06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA105.md): Parks RV-7 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N620CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA098.md): Cessna 172S · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2006 · N358TW · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB DFW06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA065.md): Ralph Sanders Murphy Acft Elite · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2006 · N560SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB DFW06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA059.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lometa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N13708 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area. - [NTSB DFW06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA057.md): Agusta A109E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2006 · N142CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter. - [NTSB DFW06CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA044.md): Champion 7ECA · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N7569F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA035.md): Cessna P206 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N2564X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB DFW06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA029.md): Aeronca 7DC · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N81868 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the gusty winds. - [NTSB DFW06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA026.md): Cessna 172N · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N2884E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB DFW06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA004.md): Cessna 172 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N94JA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA174.md): Learjet 25 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N345MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DFW05CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA173.md): Ayres S-2R · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N5671X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA148.md): Aermacchi Bosbok AM 3-C · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N8ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his premature liftoff resulting in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB DFW05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA108.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N215LF · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswind and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. - [NTSB DFW05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA098.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N9017Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during take-off. A contributing factor was the dust devil. - [NTSB DFW05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA060.md): Sabreliner 40 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · XB-JGI · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft hydraulic system as result of improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB DFW05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA050.md): Reinhart GP-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N233CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the prevailing crosswind. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW05CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA046.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N118FR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TX&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" = 'TX' 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=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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