# NTSB investigations, 2001: 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 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 SEA02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA029.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N852AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An icy runway and a snow bank were factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N4390S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA056.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N666DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the overload of the nose gear fork. The overload failure of the nose landing gear fork, the embankment, and the remedial action not possible were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA052.md): Cessna 185F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N5172R · Substantial damage
  > Wear on the tail wheel thrust plate spacers resulted in the compression springs binding on the thrust plates and the tail wheel sticking, so that the pilot could not maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA015.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N8704W · Substantial damage
  > a wet brake that later froze resulting in a loss of directional control on landing. A contributing factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB LAX02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA051.md): Vernon Sonerai IIL · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N6399D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. Factors were the owner/pilot's inadequate remedial design changes and the freshly plowed field.
- [NTSB FTW02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA058.md): Cessna 172 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N5181R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N73892 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA020.md): Maule M-7-235 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N61385 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. A factor was a snow-covered landing surface.
- [NTSB NYC02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N12521 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA042.md): Ferguson A 26 Vulcan SS · Newnan, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N6129F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and go-around, resulting in a collision with a runway perimeter fence pole and trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2001 · N248ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA039.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2001 · N77869 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA017.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA029.md): Aviat S-2C · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N4HV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control resulted in a departure from the runway surface and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB LAX02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA026.md): Cessna 172M · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N5195B · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during landing rollout and impact with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA021.md): Cessna 182S · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N2453A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA038.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hawley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N256J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA032.md): Piper PA-15 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N4576H · Substantial damage
  > The excessive braking performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA017.md): Cessna 172M · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2001 · N13514 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during landing in a strong crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N4033W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a wet sod runway which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Factors were the wet grass strip which allowed the airplane to hydroplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA016.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N5725W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA015.md): Cameron Balloons A-105 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N991FA · Minor damage
  > The passengers failure to remain in the balloon basket after landing which resulted in the inadvertent lift-off of the balloon and subsequent injury to the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a passenger briefing prior…
- [NTSB LAX02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA011.md): Cessna A185E · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N7711L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [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 ATL02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N46085 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA011.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N29461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off.
- [NTSB FTW02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA015.md): Cessna 206 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2001 · N5206U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA005.md): Aero Commander 690 · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N690JM · Substantial damage
  > a misrigging of the engine controls that resulted in an asymmetric reverse thrust condition.
- [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N73630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. The gusty crosswind and the berm were factors.
- [NTSB ANC02TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA001.md): Cessna 185F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N9344N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated in the accident were a crosswind, and a worn tailwheel steering horn.
- [NTSB MIA02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA002.md): Cessna 172R · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N851CP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while attempting to take off after executing a touch-and-go landing, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway, and incurring…
- [NTSB SEA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N1021E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.
- [NTSB MIA01LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA234.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N5447F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it…
- [NTSB DEN01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA166.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N999MP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA333.md): Stinson 108-3 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N653C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA150.md): Slepcev Storch SS-MK4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N69UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N224H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB CHI01LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA323.md): Aeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N81910 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB NYC01LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA230.md): Carver RAF 2000 GTX SE · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N90407 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident were wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA160.md): Cessna 177RG · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N52043 · Substantial damage
  > brake system failure for reasons undetermined, which resulted in a loss of control on landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA304.md): Beech C23 · St. Helen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX01LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA301.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N5042D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft during landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA306.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N4215Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA155.md): Vans RV-6A · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N199LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection which led to the subsequent lateral control of the airplane on the ground not being possible. A contributing factor was the unavailability of rudder control due to a headset blocking the rudder control…
- [NTSB ANC01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA130.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N3416M · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB IAD01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA088.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N28665 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies. Also causal was the loss of brake pressure, which resulted in the failure of the right brake, and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001
  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=2001

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