# 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 GAA23WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA053.md): Cessna 152 · Madhya Pradesh, India · Accident · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 1, 2023 · VT-PTE · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA048.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prijedori, Bosnia & Herzegovina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 31, 2022 · E-PDH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA046.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Brasnorte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2022 · PP-IRC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA042.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2022 · N5EQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA084.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2022 · N14HT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action while supervising the student pilot’s practice autorotation in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA060.md): Beech F33A · Yukon, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2022 · N9142Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA057.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2022 · N8149Z · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA079.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N4676F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.
- [NTSB WPR23FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA047.md): Greg Hobbs Lightning · Torrance, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2022 · N60MY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while performing a slip maneuver on final approach. Contributing was the failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB CEN23FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA050.md): Cessna 170 · Gage, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 28, 2022 · N2710D · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…
- [NTSB ERA23LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA076.md): Phantom Aeronautics X1 · Trinity, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N5205A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines and trees.
- [NTSB CEN23LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA052.md): Beech 200 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2022 · N968T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and overstress of the airframe during his recovery of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA23WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Nov 21, 2022 · HK 5121 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA067.md): Piper PA-30 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 19, 2022 · N7295Y · Substantial damage
  > Contamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to land immediately on the nearest runway at the…
- [NTSB GAA23WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA041.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Vera, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 18, 2022 · PP-OBL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA037.md): Fairchild SA227-AT · Pewaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2022 · N247DH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and their exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the instrument approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined anomaly in the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA029.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N5171B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA043.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2022 · N948WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s rapid reduction in throttle during hover autorotation training which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN23FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA031.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Bignell, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 9, 2022 · N234PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s flight into low instrument flight rules conditions and turbulence, which resulted in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total instrument experience.
- [NTSB CEN23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA028.md): Beech E-90 · Slidell, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2022 · N809DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in low visibility conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA027.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 5, 2022 · N700YZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain following a non-stabilized approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA23FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA047.md): Hawker Beechcraft G58 · Alpharetta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2022 · N495AU · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA046.md): Zenith CH750 Cruzer · Southington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 28, 2022 · N820RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude that was too low to recover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA025.md): Airborne Windsports Edge X · Alturas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2022 · N354MB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA041.md): Rhinehart Stolp Sdtr TOO SA300 · Lordstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2022 · N160JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the elevator trim tab control, which created control feedback…
- [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 CEN23FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA016.md): Vans RV-12 · Chandler, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2022 · N86GV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control inflight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA021.md): Cessna 140 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2022 · N55DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA23FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA024.md): Beech E-90 · Marietta, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 18, 2022 · N515GK · Substantial damage
  > Structural icing on the tailplane that resulted in a tailplane stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA026.md): Kolb Firestar II · West Alexandria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2022 · N4878P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA019.md): Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N129KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA013.md): Piper PA-30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N7746Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN23LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA013.md): Pober Pixie · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2022 · N872UE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA011.md): Bell Textron Canada 505 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2022 · N5DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s execution of a landing approach with a right, quartering tailwind, low forward airspeed, and high power demand that, when combined, resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA004.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Waconia, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2022 · N3560T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA002.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2022 · N987PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the go-around procedures by prematurely retracting the flaps and not establishing a proper go-around climb speed after attempting to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in the airplane’s inability to climb.
- [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 ENG23WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA017.md): Airbus Helicopters MBB BK117 · Tabasco, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 1, 2022 · XB-NWY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA294.md): Cirrus SR22 · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 30, 2022 · XB-NGT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA431.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2022 · N622MP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR22FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA361.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N74349 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.
- [NTSB CEN22FA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA433.md): Airgyro AG915 · Yankton, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 27, 2022 · N499AG · Destroyed
  > A loss of control while an in-flight fire occurred, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder’s improper engine build procedures.
- [NTSB GAA22WA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA291.md): Challenger II · Rideau-Ontario, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 24, 2022 · C-IYDD · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA003.md): Destiny XLT · Oneonta, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2022 · N5065Q · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA430.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2022 · N5619M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA22WA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA290.md): Meriwether Jon Arion Lightning · Kenora, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 21, 2022 · N638JM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN22LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA426.md): Mossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N905KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.
- [NTSB WPR22LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA362.md): Angus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 · Howe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2022 · N750RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA22WA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA285.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Chinchilla, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 19, 2022 · VH-KHD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA350.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N129MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s in-flight incapacitation due to G-induced loss of consciousness, which resulted in a subsequent impact with terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases.md?page=13

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases?page=12

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