# NTSB investigations, WA: 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 LAX07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA269.md): Stinson 108-2 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB LAX07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA265.md): Cessna 182P · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N58596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA264.md): Aeronca S15AC · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N1118H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake.
- [NTSB SEA07CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA238.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N8179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing from the paved runway surface. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft ground.
- [NTSB LAX07CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA252.md): Cessna 140 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N4084N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA207.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N9716A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff from a short and narrow runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA127.md): Cessna A185F · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N8045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA121.md): Cessna 180G · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N609PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Geese were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA078.md): Cessna 150A · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N6463T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.
- [NTSB SEA07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA042.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Buckley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N186AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to release brake pressure soon enough when his airplane skidded from wet grass onto dry terrain during an off-airport, full-stop landing. A factor was the change in terrain from wet grass to dry ground in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA011.md): Sorensen Searey · Marysville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA003.md): Cessna T182T · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N134GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing roll. A taxiway sign was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA170.md): Piper PA-22-20-150 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA06CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA041.md): Cessna 172A · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N9852T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB SEA06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N108EE · Substantial damage
  > The airline transport pilot, who was receiving recurrent training, failed to maintain aircraft control, which was followed by an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA185.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Mead, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N1829P · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the tailwheel assembly spring resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a berm. The berm was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA166.md): Luscombe 8A · Otis Orchards, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N2094K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control as a result of excessive braking while landing, which resulted in the nose over.
- [NTSB SEA05CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA154.md): Grumman American AA1B · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N9861L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty cross-wind weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA096.md): Piper PA-12 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N7755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on a sandbar which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA05CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA030.md): Fairchild 24W-41A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N28525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA029.md): Beech 58TC · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · N7858B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed on landing touchdown and rollout, and his subsequent excessive braking. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA176.md): Cessna 150K · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2004 · N6141G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA159.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N88373 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. A factor was the irrigation pipe.
- [NTSB SEA04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA130.md): Petsche Kitfox Kitfox 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N1078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA115.md): Piper PA-20 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the owner/pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and a warped/realigned fuselage that contributed to the sensitivity of the aircraft's response to pilot rudder…
- [NTSB SEA04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA086.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N1829P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing. Factors include a crosswind, fracture/collapse of the landing gear hydrasorb and an improper weld on the landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB SEA04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA075.md): Piper PA-20 · North Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N7631K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A rough landing surface and tailwind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA070.md): Cessna 195 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N127DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA059.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N8420V · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions not maintained. Factors include a tailwind and a rock pile adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA053.md): Cessna 172E · Raymond, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N3950S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over. Incorrect remedial action and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA056.md): Cessna R182 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N7362X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent wing strike with terrain. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N185WB · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the failure of the flight instructor to provide remedial action. A factor was snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA007.md): Cessna 185 · Trout Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1841R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA002.md): Cessna 172S · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N350ME · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare during the landing. Excessive airspeed and improper remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA194.md): Luscombe 8F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N9913C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA150.md): Cessna 185 · Sinclair Is., WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · C-FHMY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the ditch and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA120.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8070 · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA103.md): Cessna 172P · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N9566L · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the flight instructor's lack of experience.
- [NTSB SEA03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA081.md): Luscombe 8A · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1977B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA080.md): Allen SA-300 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N147DA · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained during the landing roll. A steering spring disconnected as a result of a tailwheel shimmy was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA071.md): Cessna 180 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N180MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during…
- [NTSB SEA03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N75392 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare while landing. Factors include rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N48769 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA166.md): Aero Commander S2R Thrush · Connell, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N8870Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA170.md): HiperLight SNS-8 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA147.md): Cessna 177B · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N34633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing and recovery resulting in the aircraft's departing the runway. Contributing factors were the high brush/vegetation the aircraft rolled into and the pilot's reduced visual acquisition…
- [NTSB SEA02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA078.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2002 · N86AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff. Gusting wind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA056.md): Cessna 120 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2002 · N77301 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control while landing. A drainage ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA140.md): Boeing E75N1 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N65900 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed with insufficient formation spacing behind the lead aircraft, resulting in an encounter with the lead aircraft's wake turbulence, and subsequently lost directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA136.md): Cessna 180K · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N64426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.

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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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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