# 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 GAA26WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA043.md): Vulcanair P68 · Waterford Regional Airport, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 20, 2025 · EI-HPY · Destroyed
- [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 ERA26LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA047.md): Torres Ruben Aventura II · Culebrita Beach, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2025 · N258RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water and a subsequent collision with vegetation.
- [NTSB GAA26WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA025.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Jaú, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 11, 2025 · PT-WBU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA040.md): Beech B100 · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 10, 2025 · N30HG · Destroyed
  > On November 10, 2025, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech King Air B100, N30HG, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Coral Springs, Florida. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA035.md): Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 8, 2025 · N107VU · Substantial damage
  > On November 8, 2025, at 1341 central standard time, an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, N107VU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lebanon, Tennessee. The pilot and flight paramedic were seriously injured, and the flight nurse was…
- [NTSB ERA26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2025 · N34LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA031.md): Proctor E Ray Exec 162F · Athens, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 4, 2025 · N162RW · Destroyed
  > On November 04, 2025, at about 1400 eastern standard time, an amateur built experimental Rotorway 162F, N162RW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Athens, Tennessee. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB WPR26FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA032.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Lincoln, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 25, 2025 · N740TS · Destroyed
  > On October 24, 2025 at 2115 mountain daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T, N740TS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lincoln, Montana. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…
- [NTSB GAA26WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA200.md): BRM Aero Bristell NG5 · Bacani, Vaslui, Romania · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 23, 2025 · YR-5439 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA26LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA023.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2025 · N95005 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.
- [NTSB DCA26FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26FA019.md): Air Vev AIR ZERO2 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2025 · N514AX · Destroyed
  > A cascading shutoff of multiple aft motors due to a sudden increase in motor loads during maneuvering, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA26WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA012.md): Piper PA31T · San Cristóba, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 22, 2025 · YV1443 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN26LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA027.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2025 · N74583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor’s lack of proper remedial action during the practice autorotation that resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the gusting…
- [NTSB CEN26FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA026.md): Raytheon G58 · Carencro, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 21, 2025 · N16PV · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2025, at 1101 central daylight time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company G58 airplane, N16PV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Carencro, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN26FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA023.md): JMB VL-3LSA-912 · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 19, 2025 · N594TT · Substantial damage
  > On October 19, 2025, about 1531 mountain daylight time, a JMB Aircraft VL-3LSA-912, N594TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Erie, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ANC26FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA002.md): Raytheon Hawker 800XP · Bath, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 16, 2025 · XA-JMR · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2025, about 1728 eastern standard time, a Raytheon Hawker 800XP airplane, Mexican registration XA-JMR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bath Township, Michigan. The captain, co-pilot, and passenger were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ERA26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA017.md): Tricks Trike Storm · Gaffney, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA011.md): Socata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 13, 2025 · N111RF · Substantial damage
  > On October 13, 2025, at about 0815 eastern daylight time, a Socata TBM 700C2, N111RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The private pilot and the passenger were fatally injured and an automobile…
- [NTSB CEN26FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA010.md): Cessna 210B · Parkin, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 6, 2025 · N9627X · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 2025, about 1514 central daylight time, a Cessna 210B airplane, N9627X, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA007.md): Cessna R172 · Mount Carroll, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2025 · N7354V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN25FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA395.md): Cessna 340 · Klein, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 28, 2025 · N269WT · Destroyed
  > On September 28, 2025, about 1212 central daylight time, a Cessna 340 airplane, N269WT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Klein, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA25WA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA291.md): Pilatus PC6 · Moruya, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 27, 2025 · VH-XAA · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA269.md): Beech 58 · Balkova, Czechia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2025 · OK-PHR · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA264.md): Cessna 150M · Municipio de Garcia, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 21, 2025 · XB-BGH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA388.md): North American T-6G · Louise, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 20, 2025 · N32SZ · Substantial damage
  > On September 20, 2025, about 1724 central daylight time, a North American T-6G airplane, N32SZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lousie, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB GAA25WA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA265.md): Piper PA18 · Cham, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 19, 2025 · HB-ORK · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC25LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA118.md): Toci Gabe C G Supa · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2025 · N803R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA25FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA352.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Franklin, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2025 · N218VB · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2025, at 1456 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T, N218VB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB CEN25LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA383.md): Quad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N65176 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC25LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA109.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotlik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N3816M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA277.md): Lawson Thomas O Lancair Super ES · Mount Hamilton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 12, 2025 · N905ET · Destroyed
  > On September 12, 2025, about 1421 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Super ES, N905ET, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mount Hamilton, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN25LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA385.md): Quicksilver MX II · Rossville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction.
- [NTSB ERA25LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA338.md): Bell 206 · Monroe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 10, 2025 · N992MR · Destroyed
  > On September 10, 2025, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206, N992MR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Monroe, Geogia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ANC25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA103.md): Piper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA369.md): Zodiac CH 650B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N22LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing.
- [NTSB GAA25WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA254.md): Bell 412 · Guadarranque reservoir, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 5, 2025 · EC-MRK
- [NTSB GAA25WA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA251.md): Mooney M20J · Norrtälje, Sweden · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 5, 2025 · SE-GXI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA366.md): Beech P35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 5, 2025 · N463T · Destroyed
  > On September 5, 2025, about 0623 mountain daylight time, a Beech P35 airplane, N463T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Englewood, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor were both fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA332.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2025 · N336SC · Substantial damage
  > On September 4, 2025, about 1418 eastern daylight time, a Czech Sport Aircraft Sportcruiser, N336SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fryeburg, Maine. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA272.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Jamesburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2025 · N15WJ · Substantial damage
  > On August 31, 2025, about 1100 Pacific daylight time, an American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon 177, N3357T, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Jamesburg, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor…
- [NTSB GAA25WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA261.md): Skystar Kitfox · Casey, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 31, 2025 · C-GMFA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA100.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N5267X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA334.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2025 · N171PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA324.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2025 · N654CD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control during the approach and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB WPR25LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA250.md): De Havilland DHC-6-300 · San Celmente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 11, 2025 · N344CS · Substantial damage
  > On August 11, 2025, at 1130 Pacific daylight time, a De Havilland DHC-6-300, N344CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at San Clemente Island, California. The 2 pilots and 16 passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA314.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2025 · N502WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and go-around with variable wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB WPR25FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA240.md): Beech 300 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N534AW · Destroyed
  > On August 5, 2025, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Beech 300, N534AW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chinle, Arizona. The pilot, co-pilot and two medical crew members were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA239.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ponderosa Pines, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N750GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.
- [NTSB CEN25LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA302.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Taylor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N4684S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper judgement to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight…

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases?page=3

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