# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-550-N: Loss of control in flight

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA044.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Eastpoint, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2025 · N508WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper recovery from an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA25FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA158.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Franklin Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 30, 2025 · N319TM · Substantial damage
  > On March 30, 2025, about 1034 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N319TM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin Township, New Jersey. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA24FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA397.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Kill Devil Hills, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2024 · N1281F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA24FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA323.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Trenton, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2024 · N990PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s aggressive pitch and power control inputs while executing a missed approach, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN24FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA095.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 21, 2024 · N255JP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures and limitations for the turbocharged engine, which…
- [NTSB ERA23LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA150.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2023 · N740NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, with resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway identifier sign.
- [NTSB CEN23LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA017.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2022 · N25HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering windshear while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind. Contributing was pilot’s decision to continue the landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 30 knots.
- [NTSB CEN20WA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA426.md): Cirrus SR22 · Le Chevillotte, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 28, 2020 · N918SE · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA354.md): Lancair Lancair Super ES · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2020 · N997S · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA012.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2020 · N779LB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of airplane control during a short field takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA19LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA257.md): Cirrus SR22 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2019 · N404PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s reliance on latent satellite weather imagery for tactical weather avoidance, which resulted in flight into thunderstorms and a loss of control. Also causal was an engine overspeed during the uncontrolled descent, which resulted in catastrophic…
- [NTSB GAA19CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA142.md): Cirrus SR22 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2019 · N381DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN18FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA204.md): Cirrus SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2018 · N670SR · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall, resulting in an uncontrollable descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN17FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA354.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N462SR · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning, his decision to depart into forecast instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…
- [NTSB ERA17FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA174.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N271TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN14CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA469.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Granby, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2014 · N224BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN13WA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA404.md): Cirrus Design SR22 GTS G3 · Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2013 · N936CT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA13LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA012.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N80KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot…
- [NTSB CEN13FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA002.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gary, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N308PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.
- [NTSB ERA12FA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA540.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N221DV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s poor control of the airplane during the approach.
- [NTSB CEN11FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA401.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N526PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA267.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N847C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA169.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N329SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a balked landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…
- [NTSB WPR10FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA383.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N146CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during a turn from the base leg to final approach due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB ERA10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA071.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N609SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09FA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA515.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N922XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and altitude while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09FA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA429.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N581DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA267.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Mayfield Village, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2009 · N504MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inattention to basic aircraft control while attempting to program the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA200.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N213CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation after the passenger door opened during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the door latch.
- [NTSB ERA09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N574PG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA065.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Cherbourg, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2008 · N224AG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI08FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA282.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N193BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a missed approach leading to the inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the type of operation conducted, the certificate holder’s loss of operational control, and…
- [NTSB MIA08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA089.md): Dayon Lancair Legacy · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N1177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the canopy during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lindsay, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N824BJ · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.

## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17215')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '240'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases?engine=17215

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