# NTSB investigations, 2004: 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 NYC05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N9962F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB DFW05CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA046.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N118FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA036.md): Champion 7-GCAA · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damage
  > The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.
- [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 ANC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA019.md): Cessna U206G · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N9909Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N1JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [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 NYC05CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA031.md): Flight Design CT-2K · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · D-MAFL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DFW05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA045.md): Cessna 421C · Henderson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2004 · N369RK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear trunnion lug. A contributing factor was the non-compliance of the service bulletin by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA040.md): Daniels Vans RV-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N204X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA043.md): Cessna 172S · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N375LP · Substantial damage
  > The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA017.md): Cessna U206G · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N496K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were an icy taxiway and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA052.md): Classic Waco YMF · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2004 · N95JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI05CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA043.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N6563N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A contributing factorwas the approach light.
- [NTSB LAX05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N140ND · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
- [NTSB MIA05CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N3570J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane while performing a go-around after a bounced landing, resulting in the on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA029.md): Convair 580 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N161FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure to activate the hydraulic pump which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN05LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA031.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N55250 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA040.md): Cessna 182P · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N21213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night…
- [NTSB LAX05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA040.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N9827D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA019.md): Vigneau RAF 2000 GTX · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N9327B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in gyroplanes.
- [NTSB DEN05LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA028.md): Farrell Lancair LC3 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N41MF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA015.md): Cessna U206F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2004 · N9644G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA037.md): Cessna 172P · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N54165 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA015.md): Luscombe 11A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Also causal were the instructor's inadequate supervision and remedial action. Factors include soft terrain just off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA037.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N502GL · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB IAD05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA011.md): Champion 7EC · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2004 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to operate the airplane's brake pedals which resulted in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine. Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.
- [NTSB DEN05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA021.md): Temco GC-1B · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N80791 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA009.md): Cessna 120 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N1811N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA027.md): Cessna T182T · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N814FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA05CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA038.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the on-ground collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA019.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA011.md): Champion 7FC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N4851E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB DEN05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA016.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N5290B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N4734B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surface and nosing over.
- [NTSB DFW05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N9284J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N856ER · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N88390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the strong crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Coahoma, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N8886S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA005.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N50338 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA001.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N5529K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05LA003.md): Lockheed 18-56 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N6371C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the choice of runway used and the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA003.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N2849Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the presence of crosswinds.
- [NTSB ATL04CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA197.md): Cessna 150M · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated.
- [NTSB CHI04CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA289.md): Arganbright Vans RV-4 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N968MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the sudden wind shift and the embankment.
- [NTSB ANC04CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA119.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N3002T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a premature liftoff and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA217.md): Firefly Galaxy 9 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N2200Z · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to board the balloon while it was ascending.
- [NTSB CHI04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA296.md): Piper PA-16 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N5891H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC04LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA209.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N579AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&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") = 2004
  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=2004

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