# NTSB investigations, 2002: 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 NYC03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA047.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N6780B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA074.md): Cessna 170A · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N1392D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the deflated tire.
- [NTSB FTW03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA065.md): Beech BE-35 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N9096Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA019.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2002 · N55ZP · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered, unplowed runway.
- [NTSB MIA03CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA030.md): Cessna A150M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N9852J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane running off of the runway, impacting a runway light structure, and nosing over.
- [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 CHI03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA038.md): Piper PA28-181 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N793MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors included inadequate planning/decision by the pilot for attempting to depart from the slush covered runway, the slush covered runway itself, and the falling snow.
- [NTSB MIA03CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA026.md): Piper PA38 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2002 · N2585B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ATL03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA024.md): Cessna 172N · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N5891E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during the landing roll resulted in the on ground collision with a ravine.
- [NTSB LAX03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA042.md): Cessna 170B · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4465B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. The crosswind was a contributory factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N2423E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA018.md): Hickman Murphy Rebel · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N14UJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing that resulted in the in-flight collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA039.md): Larson Kitfox III · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N5278U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional taxi resulting in the inadvertent lift-off of the airplane and subsequent inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of…
- [NTSB LAX03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA030.md): Cessna 182T · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N794SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA028.md): Boeing B75N1 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N275HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA042.md): Champion 7ECA · Faulkton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA035.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N88408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [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 LAX03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N13265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA013.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N9288M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA021.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N53404 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N9558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA020.md): Cessna T182T · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N184TA · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA013.md): Aeronca 7AC · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N83651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow engine start procedures for a overprimed engine, and his improper use of the throttle control during an attempted start.
- [NTSB NYC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL03IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA006.md): American Blimp A-60 · Valdosta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N660VL · Minor damage
  > Loss of airship control during tie down, due to gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC03CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA004.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N1302D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel…
- [NTSB ATL03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N903WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' inadequate evaluation of weather information, and the selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA017.md): Cessna 172L · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2002 · N7616G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind resulting in a loss of directional control. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N7672K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability [not possible] to control the airplane during landing roll due to the failure of the left brake, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA002.md): Kline KSE5A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N589D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect installation of the left wheel, which resulted in a locked left wheel when the brakes…
- [NTSB FTW03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA007.md): Mooney M20K · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N231QL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an attempted go-around. A factor was the wet runway condition.
- [NTSB FTW03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA001.md): Maule M-7-235C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N4269B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA034.md): Waco UPF-7 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N32039 · Substantial damage
  > The remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor (CFI) during the bounced landing and directional control not maintained during the go-around by CFI. Contributing factors were the CFIs preflight planning/preparation in placing the dual…
- [NTSB MIA02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA172.md): Ronald Levee Kitfox IV · De Land, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N1441Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the flare/touchdown resulting in substantial damage. A factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot for his continuing the approach in close…
- [NTSB LAX02FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA300.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N343AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and takeoff checklist procedures to ensure the both propellers were…
- [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 NYC02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA190.md): Cessna 421 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N23RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N6947W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA167.md): Piper PA-30-30 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N7817Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent collision with an airport sign and the collapse of the main landing gear. the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA183.md): Royse Glasair · Flemingsburg, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N582RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA092.md): Goff Glassair · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N7223R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA126.md): Cessna 185 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N9808X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the pilot to correct for torque/P Factor during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was a wet grass surface.
- [NTSB ANC02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA113.md): Piper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N3233M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA271.md): Mooney M20 · Sierraville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N881B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to attempt takeoff in crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the capability of the airplane, and, his subsequent failure to maintain the airplane's proper alignment over the runway. Also causal was the pilot's premature liftoff and…
- [NTSB NYC02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA179.md): Champion 7ECA · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N5091X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N68414 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA169.md): Cessna 172 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N6830A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA273.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N4331N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and the locked brake. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2002
  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=2002

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