# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-360-L2A: 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 ERA26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA209.md): Cessna 172S · Harrison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N5114Z · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s excessive pitch up attitude during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN25LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA088.md): Cessna 172S · Air Force Academy, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2025 · N51387 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear. - [NTSB CEN23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA348.md): Cessna 172 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2023 · N860TW · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB ERA23FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA001.md): Cessna 172S · Hermantown, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 2, 2022 · N262TA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue due to a long… - [NTSB ERA22FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA058.md): Cessna 172 · Branchville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 11, 2021 · N90559 · Destroyed > The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a steep spiral turn during an instructional flight. - [NTSB WPR21FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA211.md): Textron 172S · Eden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N1727T · Destroyed > The flight instructor’s improper aeronautical decision-making, which led to an encounter with a downdraft at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and resulted in the instructor’s loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA21LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA215.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2021 · N62568 · Substantial damage > Both pilots’ failure to maintain control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, in gusting quartering headwind conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical… - [NTSB GAA20WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA139.md): Cessna 172 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2020 · N9056K · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN20FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA110.md): Cessna 172 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 3, 2020 · N157SF · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aerial survey, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover. - [NTSB ERA19FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA107.md): Cessna 172 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2019 · N224TA · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA460.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N24144 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during takeoff with a crosswind. - [NTSB GAA18CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA313.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N780JA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a short-field takeoff in high-density altitude conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA337.md): Cessna 172 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N33FM · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to perform a go-around during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to brief the student pilot on the positive transfer of… - [NTSB CEN16LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA379.md): Cessna 172S · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N52265 · Destroyed > The pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB CEN16LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA228.md): Cessna 172S · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N21767 · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA056.md): Cessna 172S · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2014 · N60155 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor. - [NTSB CEN14CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA322.md): Cessna 172S · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N1307C · Substantial damage > The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN14CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA187.md): Cessna 172 · Larimore, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2014 · N510ND · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight. - [NTSB WPR13LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA062.md): Cessna 172S · Kahului, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N3554Y · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night conditions with reduced visibility due to rain in the area. - [NTSB CEN13FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA012.md): Cessna 172R · Simpson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N2126R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering between areas of precipitation during a night cross-country flight. - [NTSB ERA12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA419.md): Cessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N961MC · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum… - [NTSB ERA12FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA193.md): Cessna 172S · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2012 · N53589 · Substantial damage > The non-night-qualified pilot's improper decision to depart in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his subsequent spatial disorientation, loss of control, and impact with water. - [NTSB ERA11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA343.md): Cessna 172S · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N6026P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN11CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA392.md): Cessna 172S · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N6017J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA11FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA146.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N6345L · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots. - [NTSB ERA11FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA118.md): Cessna 172S · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2011 · N2100V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ERA10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA278.md): Cessna 172S · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N169ER · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA176.md): Cessna 172S · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N18563 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB ERA10LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA105.md): Cessna 172S · Greenbush, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2010 · N5118J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB ERA10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA048.md): Cessna 172S · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N5194X · Destroyed > The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB CEN09CA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA509.md): Cessna 172S · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N6186T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the landing. - [NTSB LAX08FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA301.md): Cessna 172S · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N2190W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff. - [NTSB LAX08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA179.md): Cessna 172S · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N233GW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude. ## 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 ('41597') 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=41597 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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