# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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.

Page 1 of 5 · 213 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA048.md): Cessna 172S · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N988SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA081.md): Cessna 140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9198Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DFW07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA046.md): Cessna 172M · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA034.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N19698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors include icy runway conditions and a snow berm adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA033.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N91BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA029.md): Cessna 172RG · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N6501V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N913MA · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA025.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop, and subsequent wing contact with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N8019F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.
- [NTSB DEN07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA030.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2006 · N804JH · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident was the low nose gear tire pressure.
- [NTSB CHI07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA030.md): Aviat A-1B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA023.md): Cessna 180K · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N180BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL07CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA022.md): Cessna 172N · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N172LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA031.md): Cessna 120 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.
- [NTSB DFW07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA028.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA042.md): Pippert Zenith CH-701 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N7092B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain both directional and pitch control.
- [NTSB ATL07CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA020.md): Cessna 190 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N195AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N2619D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA07TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07TA017.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N72LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper advancement of the fuel control lever.
- [NTSB CHI07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA024.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.
- [NTSB DEN07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA023.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N87VF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA022.md): Cessna 337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N2500S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.
- [NTSB LAX07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA030.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N333LC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N2097G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to compensate for the gusty crosswinds during the initial part of the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a noseover. Factors associated with the accident are gusty crosswinds, and a mound/berm of dirt alongside…
- [NTSB CHI07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA014.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N57410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.
- [NTSB DFW07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA015.md): Maule M5 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N32CX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA014.md): Champion 7GCB · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N9867Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC07CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA004.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N3404A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the ground loop and inadequate main wheel brakes.
- [NTSB LAX07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA009.md): Finney Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N467JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA013.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N36687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA008.md): Cessna CE-180-A · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N180VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA011.md): Sorensen Searey · Marysville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA006.md): Harry D. Miller Midget Mustang 1 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N14HM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA07LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA007.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N8122T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and impacting a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) standard. The VASI standard near the side of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA003.md): Hadwise Varieze · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N222DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger.
- [NTSB SEA07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA003.md): Cessna T182T · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N134GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing roll. A taxiway sign was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA003.md): Boeing 75 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N27933 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA232.md): Cessna 172S · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2006 · N61WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA191.md): Maule M-6-235 · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N9918T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA216.md): Weber Venture · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N5QE · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's inadequate landing gear design, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over. A factor was the owner/builder's failure to incorporate modifications to the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA132.md): Cessna 180K · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N64382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI06CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA272.md): Boeing A75N1 · Garrettsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N985BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The bush and tree were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX06CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA303.md): Cleberg Sportsman 2+2 GS-2 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N24AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA269.md): Cessna 182Q · Cumberland, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N97435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent attempt to land on water with the wheels down and his failure to verify the gear position prior to landing. Contributing factors were the inoperative gear system due to the open gear selector circuit breaker, which tripped for…
- [NTSB SEA06CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA186.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N45945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign.
- [NTSB SEA06CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA187.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N320CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA06LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA184.md): Shimer One Design · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N973D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason during the landing roll.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&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") = 2006
  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=2006

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.