# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 NYC07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA158.md): Cessna 195 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N6381D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA099.md): Cessna 172K · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N79941 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC07CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA079.md): Beech C23 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N9150S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance during the landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA078.md): Cessna 172R · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N441QF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA153.md): Piper PA-22-108 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N5045Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA158.md): Boeing A75N1 · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N55267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA120.md): Piper PA-28-280 · Tangier Island, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N5180L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch. A factor was the rough runway condition.
- [NTSB NYC06CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA067.md): Pergerson Highlander · Appomattox, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N8146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB NYC05CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA031.md): Flight Design CT-2K · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · D-MAFL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA142.md): Schweizer 269C · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N2065T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted ground resonance. Contributing to the accident was the improperly serviced landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB NYC04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA115.md): Mooney M20C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N99NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA025.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N41977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the tail wind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA015.md): Harris BRC 540C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N540CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent activation of the right rudder pedal.
- [NTSB NYC03CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA188.md): Lancair IVP · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N789HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published takeoff procedures for the make and model airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N92WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA123.md): Cessna R172K · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N736AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA105.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2003 · CFKLW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA030.md): Piper PA-601P · Manassas, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N141AJ · Minor damage
  > The pilot' failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA013.md): Beech C35 · Reedville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N707D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N737TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.
- [NTSB NYC02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA121.md): Cessna 172N · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N5408E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, a factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA091.md): Cessna 182A · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N5198D · Substantial damage
  > A slow leak of brake fluid from the right brake cylinder, which eventually resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA054.md): Beech F33A · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N3276R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA023.md): Mooney M20C · Martinsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N6779U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N43529 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.
- [NTSB NYC01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N5286P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control of the airplane after bouncing the landing. A factor in the accident was her heightened anxiety over making her first solo landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA047.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N97168 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass.
- [NTSB NYC01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA105.md): Cessna 337F · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N20AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA063.md): Cessna 172M · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2000 · N73404 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA018.md): North American AT-6G · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N5296V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was a slight bend in the runway.
- [NTSB IAD00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA075.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N189T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB NYC00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA177.md): Cessna 152 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA028.md): Bellanca B17-30A · Shenandoah, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N146Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll-out. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA060.md): Beech C-23 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1999 · N2116W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to recover the airplane from porpoising during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB NYC99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA117.md): Piper PA-11 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N78659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA106.md): Cessna 305 · Grundy, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N5299G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA034.md): Univair 7GC-AA · Garner, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N31253 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed right wheel for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA008.md): Learjet 45 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N454LJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in…
- [NTSB IAD98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N89074 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N80512 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA074.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N2781H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N1118E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA134.md): Champion 7ECA · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2598G · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined braking anomaly and/or failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N67557 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the touch and go landing. Related factors were the crosswind condition and the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB IAD96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA069.md): Cessna 172L · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N7546G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA068.md): Beech B55 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N1580W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve and landing gear collapse. A related factor was the strong crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA090.md): Insua L-21 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N2446V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA085.md): Mooney M20K · Tangier Island, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N331DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Contributing factors are a crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions
- [NTSB NYC94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA177.md): Cessna 195 B · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N3091B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing factors are excessive airspeed, fatigue, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA118.md): Luscombe 8F · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N1946X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate incompensation for wind conditions resulting in loss of directional control.

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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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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