# NTSB investigations, 2000: 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 CHI01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA058.md): Cessna 172N · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2000 · N6326F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the student pilot and the inadequate remedial action and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.
- [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 DEN01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA035.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N9058G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to mantain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA059.md): Beech F33A · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2000 · N282R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA051.md): Cessna 172M · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N13584 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff and he discontinued an aborted takeoff once initiated. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate elevator trim indicator, the pilot's failure to verify the trim setting,…
- [NTSB FTW01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA038.md): Bell 206B3 · Hurst, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2000 · N8240G · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the practice hydraulic off run-on landing. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the non-breakaway runway edge light.
- [NTSB LAX01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA060.md): John D. Lueck Avid Amphibian · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2000 · N6013T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear axle for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA025.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2000 · N5178H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the pilot/instructor of another airplane during landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain directional control, and the lack of available brakes to the pilot/instructor of…
- [NTSB DEN01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N127FR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the snow bank next to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA029.md): Kaman K-1200 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N317KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA026.md): Cessna 150C · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N7800Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.
- [NTSB LAX01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA046.md): Cessna 305A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N65071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA041.md): Cessna 150M · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2000 · N66633 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CHI01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA039.md): Aeronca 7CCM-200 · Corning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N4706E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the runway light, and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA039.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N45175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during touchdown and rollout. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation, and inadequate flare.
- [NTSB LAX01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA044.md): Cessna 140 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N2154V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA036.md): Cessna 172H · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA034.md): Cessna 180H · Long Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N7904V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA025.md): Maule MX-7-180A · St. Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N3079Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a sideward skid, a collapsed main landing gear strut, and wing strike.
- [NTSB MIA01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N54729 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control on landing due to the pilot's failure to execute a proper flare and recovery from the resultant bounced landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway, enter the uneven grass infield, and sustain a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7707K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA017.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7336U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, a short runway, a tailwind, and a slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA020.md): John S. Eberle Pitts Special S1S · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N39124 · Substantial damage
  > Improper inspection of the tailwheel assembly by the pilot which resulted in shimmy of the tailwheel assembly during landing due to a worn bearing caused by dirt infiltration which resulted in the pilot being unable to control the airplane and the airplane…
- [NTSB MIA01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA019.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N32049 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tail wind, resulting in the aircraft nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA018.md): Mooney M-20J · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N201SE · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper use of the brakes and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent ground swerve during which the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a runway sign.
- [NTSB SEA01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA007.md): Beech N35 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N1255Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff upon experiencing directional control difficulties. Factors included the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control, and a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ANC01FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA011.md): Beech 1900D · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N575D · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the crew's failure to follow appropriate procedures.
- [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 IAD01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA003.md): Pitts S-1A · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N800AS · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA002.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N80EG · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an obstruction was not maintained during the go-around. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA017.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N707SR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA005.md): Cessna T210N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N4673C · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA195.md): Boeing E75 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N8528N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA352.md): Mooney M20S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2000 · N68FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA348.md): Culver LFA · Ione, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N37820 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right brake during the landing roll resulting in loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA309.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N98629 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…
- [NTSB LAX00LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA351.md): Piper PA-22-150 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N2963P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions. Factors were the variable and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA183.md): Beech B99 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N99TH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to a brake locked as a result of snow and ice contamination.
- [NTSB CHI00TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00TA306.md): Bell 47G-5A · Economy, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting a landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the grass covered, down slope in the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA344.md): Schweizer G-164B · Corcoran, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N3626T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel tank cover was replaced properly, fuel contamination of the windscreen, and the sun angle that…
- [NTSB NYC00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA264.md): Aeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N9354E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX00LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA340.md): Cessna 170B · Alturus, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N4590C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock.
- [NTSB LAX00LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA338.md): Stevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N27CG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB FTW00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA261.md): Cessna 185F · Burnet, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N34NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA173.md): Maule M-7-235C · Collbran, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N4255P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and roll. Factors were the tree and fences.
- [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA178.md): Luscombe 8A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N77948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX00LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA337.md): Globe GC-1B · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N78053 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA295.md): Aerostar S-81A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N9174Z · Minor damage
  > The ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB LAX00LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA335.md): Cessna 172L · Novato, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N84828 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout resulting in a collision with a berm.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&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") = 2000
  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=2000

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