# NTSB investigations: 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [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 CEN23LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA347.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2023 · N6015W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed after liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN23LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA381.md): George Stone KIT FOX Model 3 · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2023 · N815US · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA340.md): Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Oakdale, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 31, 2023 · N567VF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA287.md): Beech P35 · Upland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2023 · N8572M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and impact with a building.
- [NTSB WPR23FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA286.md): Risen 915 iS · Glendive, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 28, 2023 · N2442 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN23LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA335.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Tyler, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2023 · N7094Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA313.md): Piper PA28R · Churchville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2023 · N34PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control that the pilot did not recover from.
- [NTSB CEN23FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA320.md): Heath V-Strut · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2023 · N9549 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN23FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA315.md): Cessna 150 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2023 · N17043 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB GAA23WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA208.md): Cessna 208B · Chrcynno, Poland · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 17, 2023 · SP-WAW · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA209.md): Extra 300 · Selänpää, Finland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 16, 2023 · OH-ESS · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA277.md): Cessna 172 · Novosibirsk,, Russia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 13, 2023 · RA-2018G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA304.md): Piper PA28 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N8225N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA23WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA247.md): Bell AB47G · Arles, France · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 12, 2023 · F-BIFN · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR23LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA265.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N74778 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated turning autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN23FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA284.md): Piper PA-30 · Sherman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N4743M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA283.md): Robinson R44 · Warszawa, Poland · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2023 · OK-LUK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA255.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · North Plains, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2023 · N40233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the motor glider, which resulted in an inflight overstress separation of the right wing during a high-speed, high-wing-load spiral dive recovery. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately manufactured wing…
- [NTSB GAA23WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA196.md): Thrush S2R · Magdelena, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 5, 2023 · HK5253 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA287.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2023 · N7507X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover taxi, which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB DCA23LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA340.md): Supernal SUP83-1 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2023 · N283TD · Substantial damage
  > Erroneous signal processing that resulted in a total loss of propulsion power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA204.md): Malloy T150 · South Scarle, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 27, 2023 · UNREG
- [NTSB WPR23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA243.md): Kitfox 2 · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N729U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA23WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA191.md): Icon A5 · Donam Port, North Korea · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 23, 2023 · N764BA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA260.md): Sharp Glennis Escapade · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N907ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a soft-field takeoff after encountering a wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA255.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westhope, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2023 · N7419Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to attain/maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN23LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA245.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louise, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N932SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA23WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA168.md): Mooney M20R · Toledo, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 17, 2023 · N192JM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA233.md): Cessna 170B · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N8223A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA240.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Sibley, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2023 · N23679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach resulting in the airplane inadvertently exceeding the critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN23LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA427.md): Quad City Challenger · Indianola, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s loss of control during the night landing.
- [NTSB CEN23FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA239.md): Mooney M20R · Watertown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2023 · N1025C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the prohibited substance; however, the extent of impairment could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA238.md): Mooney M10 · Gassville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2023 · N9523V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA23FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA266.md): Wonder Michael S Harmon Rocket · Porter, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 11, 2023 · N85TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while initiating a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s high-risk behavior.
- [NTSB ERA23LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA296.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N8126X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.
- [NTSB WPR23FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA219.md): Steen Skybolt · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 8, 2023 · N202GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA258.md): Cirrus SR22 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2023 · C-GNMT · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine indication during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and parachute deployment at an altitude too low for the system to operate effectively. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA214.md): Bell 206B · Filer, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N205PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR23FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA208.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N4077W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA228.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Saffell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N8405K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.
- [NTSB CEN23LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA219.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N7102Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN23LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA209.md): Kolb Firestar SS · Lodi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N994TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA205.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Larchwood, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N5038E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA23WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA158.md): Cessna 172 · Monagas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2023 · YV179E · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR23LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA200.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N791AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a hover taxi due to distraction resulting from the unanticipated activation of strobing lights while using night vision googles.
- [NTSB WPR23LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA194.md): Cubcrafters CCX-2300 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N668LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an unfamiliar takeoff technique, his failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff, and his subsequent decision to retract flaps at a low altitude, which resulted in a descent into a building.
- [NTSB ERA23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA240.md): Cessna R182 · Macon, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N182LG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA193.md): Piper PA32RT · DeKalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2023 · N442TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around in gusting winds. Contributing was the presence of windshear.

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## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '240')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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