NTSB investigations, MI

224 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”.

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NTSB CHI07CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Grand Ledge, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in a ground loop.Jun 25, 2007 · N2364K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Battle Creek, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.Jun 19, 2007 · N4358V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Waterford, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree.May 8, 2007 · N83228 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Big Rapids, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the runway. The snow banks were contributing factors in the accident.Mar 14, 2007 · N3622S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Holland, MIThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow…Feb 23, 2007 · N5321D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · South Haven, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MIThe pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Waterford, MIThe directional control not obtained/maintained, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the go-around not performed during landing by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of experience by the pilot. A contributing factor was the crosswind.Jul 13, 2006 · N918TA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Hudson, MIThe solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.Feb 12, 2006 · N222UN · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivar Ercoupe · Howell, MIThe student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience.Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe inadequate in-flight decision to continue the approach to land, directional control not maintained, and the contaminated runway. Contributing factors were flight to destination alternate not performed, a notice to airman not issued by airport personnel…Jan 5, 2006 · N700NC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Jackson, MIThe student pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with a sign.Oct 9, 2005 · N5083T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MIThe inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI05CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · West Bloomfield, MIThe pilot's inadvertent water landing with the amphibious-float wheels extended causing the airplane to nose over.May 30, 2005 · N95AK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!May 19, 2005 · N3936W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Jackson, MIThe fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop.Apr 18, 2005 · N1082D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the excessive taxispeed.Apr 7, 2005 · N985BT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA089Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFranz RV-6 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing…Apr 5, 2005 · N215CF · Minor damageNTSB CHI04CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Port Huron, MIThe 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.Sep 18, 2004 · N5891H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light.Sep 12, 2004 · N227PS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson V77 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Aug 22, 2004 · N15JH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Frankfort, MIThe tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.Aug 8, 2004 · N54517 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 5, 2004 · N7072B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MIThe air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind…Apr 2, 2004 · N986AV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Marine City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the icy snow covered runway, the tailwind conditions, the snowbank, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.Jan 18, 2004 · N46WD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Port Huron, MIThe loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor.Jan 17, 2004 · N6102X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Romeo, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the parked airplane.Jun 27, 2003 · N739NW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Jenison, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear.Jun 2, 2003 · N8278K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Three Rivers, MIThe directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.Apr 23, 2003 · N8082F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Ironwood, MIThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop on landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.Apr 23, 2003 · N9014A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Clare, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll. A factor was the snow bank.Feb 14, 2003 · N693SA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MIThe 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…Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Dowagiac, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt the landing with a gusting 20 knot…Feb 18, 2002 · N66986 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Ann Arbor, MIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off.Oct 17, 2001 · N29461 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. The gusty crosswind and the berm were factors.Oct 6, 2001 · N73630 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · St. Helen, MIThe 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.Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · South Haven, MIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot not performing a go-around and the ditch.Aug 14, 2001 · N2949X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Marlette, MIGround crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.Aug 4, 2001 · N9297Z · Minor damageNTSB CHI01LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Houghton Lake, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.Jul 22, 2001 · N56646 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Holland, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights.Mar 20, 2001 · N79301 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Battle Creek, MIAircraft control not maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the student pilot's lack of experience and the snowbank.Feb 13, 2001 · N975BC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Troy, MIthe excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Charlevoix, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane due to inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, the icy runway, and the snow bank.Feb 2, 2001 · N4123K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Port Huron, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank.Jan 1, 2001 · N2184N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kalkaska, MIThe 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.Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComeau Avid Flyer · Gladstone, MIaircraft control not maintained by the pilot.Jul 26, 2000 · N646R · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Athens, MIthe failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial action performed by the flight instructor. A factor to the accident was the runway edge light that was struck…Jul 5, 2000 · N996WW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTruthan Searey · Grand Rapids, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the airplane encountered high winds. Factors which related to this accident were the high crosswind, the wind gusts, and the submerged object.Jun 10, 2000 · N89PJ · Substantial damage