# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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 NYC96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA046.md): Cessna 172N · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N733CL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N172DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off.
- [NTSB NYC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA043.md): Piper J3F · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N66172 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA042.md): Cessna 150G · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2970J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB DCA96MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA029.md): Boeing 747-136 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N605FF · Substantial damage
  > the captain's failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner when excessive nosewheel steering tiller inputs resulted in a loss of directional control on a slippery runway. Inadequate Boeing 747 slippery runway operating procedures developed by Tower Air,…
- [NTSB CHI96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA061.md): Cessna 180C · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N734QZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank. Factors relating to the accident were: ice on the runway and the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N45625 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with a snowbank. A factor relating to the accident was: the icy runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA064.md): Emroth Emair MA-1B · Pahala, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N88899 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Stanton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N89188 · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA032.md): Koutz Q-200 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N39LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA032.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N5030S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and subsequently the airplane veered off the runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA051.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N402KT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, while landing at night.
- [NTSB FTW96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA049.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1995 · N6551J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during transition from landing roll to taxi. A factor relating to the accident was: a soft area in the grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA033.md): Forney F-1 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N7515C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA043.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N55152 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The pilot's diverted attention while raising the flaps and pushing in the carburetor heat control was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA017.md): Boeing B-17G · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N3703G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.
- [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 LAX96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA030.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N3562A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.
- [NTSB LAX96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N6988B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot resulting in loss of directional control, and his abrupt overcorrection resulting in a waterloop. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience as a flight…
- [NTSB LAX96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA025.md): Cessna 172 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2967E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [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 CHI96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Liberal, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB FTW96TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA021.md): Beech 95 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N661T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to make a landing on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the inoperative runway lights, bright lights from surrounding areas, and the pilot's attention being…
- [NTSB ANC96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA008.md): Cessna 185 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N4755Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind…
- [NTSB CHI96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA018.md): Cessna 180G · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N5466E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA015.md): Petrik Questair Venture · Crescent City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N6UN · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA018.md): Cessna 175 · Batesville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N7021M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA010.md): Cessna 140 · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N72239 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision and compensation for wind conditions, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the taxi.
- [NTSB CHI96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA009.md): Cessna 180R · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3698C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA005.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N4587P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing resulted in a loss of control, sliding off the runway into a rock collapsing the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N73357 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N25478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA002.md): Socata TB-9 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N152ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt. A factor was the stripped throttle knob threads.
- [NTSB LAX95LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA347.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N68225 · Substantial damage
  > the second pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the first pilot's improper supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA001.md): Luscombe Phantom 1 · Rolla, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N272Y · Substantial damage
  > mechanical failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB BFO95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA099.md): Deangelo Kitfox Speedster · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N122DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft while carrying a passenger.
- [NTSB MIA95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA235.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N607FT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA403.md): Cessna 195 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N4494C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA175.md): Cessna 150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N4430U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, while landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA218.md): Cessna 180 · Pray, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N11JW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control due to the loss of right tailwheel steering. Factors in the accident were: a left quartering crosswind and the sloped side of the road.
- [NTSB FTW95LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA396.md): Piper PA-20 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N7729K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA321.md): Cessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N76919 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N45DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA166.md): Cessna 170 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N8233E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and failure to take appropriate remedial action. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA382.md): Cessna 421B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N5368J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA324.md): Welles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N912JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA213.md): Cessna 172RG · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4671V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway, and a subsequent collision with a fence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
  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&year=1995

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