# 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 WPR22LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA153.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glasair Super II · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2022 · N90YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach, which resulted in a collision with a runway approach light.
- [NTSB ANC22FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA030.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 15, 2022 · N7516G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing approach.
- [NTSB GAA22WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA165.md): Cessna 188 · Mineiros, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 14, 2022 · PR-AAM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA198.md): Cessna 310 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2022 · N7733Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.
- [NTSB WPR22FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA148.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Counselor, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 9, 2022 · N24345 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA168.md): Cessna TU206F · Marlin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 5, 2022 · N858JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN22LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA163.md): Kitfox 7 · Crowell, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · N789RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during low-level flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN22LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA162.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · N4299C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to adequately correct for a loss of directional control during a simulated single engine approach.
- [NTSB GAA22WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA132.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Ploiesti, Romania · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 26, 2022 · N131BT · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR22LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA137.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Lanark, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N823MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after the inadvertent unlocking and opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN22LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA152.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ash Flat, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N8869V · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inexperience of the low-time pilot.
- [NTSB CEN22FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA151.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N514CD · Destroyed
  > A loss of helicopter control while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom in flight, tail boom separation, and an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB WPR22LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA135.md): Airplane Factory Sling LSA · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2022 · N863SL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an aborted landing due to a wind shift, which resulted in an impact with a runway sign.
- [NTSB GAA22WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA163.md): Cessna F172 · Bonn-Hangelar, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 23, 2022 · D-ECUB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA150.md): Sparrow Hawk III · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2022 · N430HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
- [NTSB WPR22LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA132.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Howe, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2022 · N44DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN22FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA145.md): Piper PA-30 · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2022 · N8357Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB GAA22WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA123.md): Sikorsky S76 · Baía de Camamu, BA, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 16, 2022 · PR-LCT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA139.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2022 · N555EK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA117.md): Six Chuter Legend · Toquerville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2022 · N290TQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper throttle input which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA22WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA114.md): Robinson R22 · Canals, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 27, 2022 · LV-KBQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA142.md): Vans RV-12IS · Big Pine Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2022 · N123RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and his improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility in moderate precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial…
- [NTSB GAA22WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA115.md): Cessna 152 · Telangana, India · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 26, 2022 · VT-FAO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA136.md): Flightstar Flightstar II · Holly Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2022 · N194PG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and trees.
- [NTSB ERA22FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA137.md): Beech 35 · Hilltown Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 24, 2022 · N6129V · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while practicing maneuvers during an instructional flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA22WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA318.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Sinaloa, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 23, 2022 · XB-RTG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA131.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 23, 2022 · N3952W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control in night instrument meteorological conditions during the procedure turn of an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA018.md): Sikorsky S-61N · Kekaha, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2022 · N615CK · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the fore/aft primary servo by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the attaching hardware backing out and which subsequently rendered the helicopter uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the company’s quality…
- [NTSB ERA22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA120.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Beaufort, NC · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2022 · N79NX · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, inadequate inflight monitoring of the airplane’s flight parameters, and his failure to regain control of the airplane following entry into an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. The pilot’s likely spatial disorientation…
- [NTSB CEN22FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA119.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Olathe, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 13, 2022 · N2445F · Destroyed
  > The unknown emergency that warranted a return to the airport and the airspeed decay which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR22LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA096.md): Bell 47 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2022 · N1023V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover which, resulted in a collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN22LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA116.md): Beech C35 · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2022 · N1908D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall during approach and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA22WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA093.md): Cessna 340A · Bussy-Lettrée, France · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 6, 2022 · N340YZ · No damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA101.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Chapadão do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 5, 2022 · PR-JPY · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA091.md): Cessna 207 · Ica, Peru · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 4, 2022 · OB-2179 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA114.md): Cessna 310 · Danville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 1, 2022 · N622QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected engine exhaust penetration into the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain a minimum controllable airspeed after partially securing an engine after takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA22WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA084.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · London Stansfield, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 31, 2022 · N999PX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA109.md): Christavia MK1 · Oral, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2022 · N3177F · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a flight with no…
- [NTSB GAA22WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA083.md): Cessna 172 · Coburg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 28, 2022 · D-ECJN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA079.md): Bell 206 · Camrose-Alberta, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2022 · C-FCQJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA085.md): MD Helicopter 369 · International Waters, Panama · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 14, 2022 · HP-1645PA · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA314.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Santo Tome, Corrientes, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 13, 2022 · LV-WZE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA107.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2022 · N88509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA129.md): Lindstrand Balloons 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N377LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
- [NTSB CEN22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA096.md): Beech 58 · Defiance, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N585CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while flying in night instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation and the flight crew’s inability to recover from an unusual airplane attitude.
- [NTSB WPR22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA072.md): Cessna 120 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2022 · N76646 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around as it encountered wake turbulence from a slow hover taxiing helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA22FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA098.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bronson, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N442VB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA087.md): J&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N285SW · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while aggressively maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR22FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA068.md): Gates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 28, 2021 · N880Z · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s decision to descend below the published MDA, cancel their IFR clearance to conduct an unauthorized circle-to-land approach to another runway while the airport was in nighttime IFR conditions, and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…

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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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