# 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. Page 37 of 77 · 3,842 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA17LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA031.md): Haddow William H Pitts Special S 1 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N27832 · Substantial damage > A loss of biplane control during aerobatic maneuvers for reasons that could not be determined because a portion of the biplane's flight control system was not recovered and could not be tested. - [NTSB ANC17FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA003.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N6353E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover. - [NTSB ERA17CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA030.md): Kolb Fire FLY · West Middlesex, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN17FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA028.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Clarksville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N377MA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN17WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA086.md): Mooney M20K · Saarbrucken, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2016 · N400MW · Substantial damage > On October 27, 2016, about 0946 UTC, a Mooney M20T, N400MW, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted on the runway at the Saarbrucken-Ensheim Airport (EDDR), Saarbrucken, Germany. The pilot on board was fatally injured and the airplane was… - [NTSB CEN17FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA026.md): Roe Cleo Wittman Tailwind W10 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2016 · N557CL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate training… - [NTSB CEN17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA032.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N48182 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper yaw and roll control during takeoff, which resulted in excessive adverse yaw upon liftoff. - [NTSB GAA17CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA040.md): Piper PA 20S · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA17CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA034.md): Yakovlev YAK · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N38YK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB WPR17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA015.md): Ryan W Gross Arion Lighting · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N235SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff/initial climb due to his inexperience in the airplane make and model and his refusal to obtain training in the airplane. - [NTSB CEN17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA024.md): Beech C23 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N20087 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended. - [NTSB GAA17CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA035.md): Piper PA 28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N5541F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone. - [NTSB ERA17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N1827Y · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being overloaded, both of which led to the airplane's inability to attain a positive climb rate.… - [NTSB GAA17CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N4218E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to avoid electrical wires during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an… - [NTSB GAA17CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA026.md): Piper PA 28 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N9097U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway. - [NTSB ANC17WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA030.md): Cessna 500 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2016 · C-GTNG · Destroyed > On October 14, 2016, a Cessna C500 (Citation) departed Kelowna Airport (CYLW) at 0510 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) for a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW), with a pilot and three passengers aboard. Shortly after departure, the aircraft… - [NTSB DCA17WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA010.md): Piper PA28 · Jozini, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2016 · ZS-FAI · Destroyed > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28 airplane that occurred on October 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA17CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA020.md): Remos Remos GX · Lowell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N27GX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to take off with a prevailing tailwind and insufficient distance to ensure obstacle clearance, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB GAA17CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA012.md): Cessna 172 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2016 · N3379E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions. - [NTSB CEN17FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA005.md): Beech D95A · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2016 · N76S · Destroyed > The flight instructor's loss of control during an aerodynamic stall demonstration, which resulted in an inadvertent spin from which he was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the airplane's… - [NTSB CEN17WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA008.md): North American P-51D · East Anglia, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2016 · G-MSTG · Substantial damage > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On October 2, 2016, at 1438 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a North American P-51D, British registration G-MSTG, impacted… - [NTSB CEN17LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA004.md): Volaircraft 10A · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N6666D · Destroyed > The student pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path on landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway. - [NTSB CEN17LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA001.md): Drake Kitfox Speedster · Jennings, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N157D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN16LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA386.md): Bell 407 · Lawton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2016 · N361SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with a wall. - [NTSB GAA16CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA514.md): Cessna 205 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N8433Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA515.md): Cessna 172 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N73101 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch. - [NTSB CEN16WA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA384.md): Cessna 206 · Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2016 · C-FWBQ · Substantial damage > On September 25, 2016, a Cessna U206F airplane, C-FWBQ, collided with terrain after departing from Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control… - [NTSB ERA16WA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA334.md): Beech E55 · Campinapolis, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2016 · PR-DTA · Destroyed > On September 22, 2016, about 2210 universal time coordinated, a Beech E55, Brazilian registration PR-DTA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Campinapolis, Brazil. The airplane departed the Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiana, Brazil, and was… - [NTSB GAA16CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA501.md): Piper PA28R · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N3803T · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a simulated engine failure and landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB GAA16CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA495.md): Piper PA 11 · Grand Isle, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N4681M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a simulated engine failure and forced landing with a tailwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [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 CEN16FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA372.md): Agusta A109 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N91NM · Destroyed > The pilot's excessive cyclic input during a missed approach maneuver in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and spiraling descent into terrain. - [NTSB ERA16FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA316.md): Cessna A188 · Alapaha, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N3547Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB GAA16CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA490.md): Piper PA 28 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2016 · N5673U · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach for landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during… - [NTSB GAA16CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA488.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N46HF · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action while providing hover instruction in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in dynamic roll-over. - [NTSB WPR16FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA178.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N821ET · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to… - [NTSB CEN16CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA383.md): Mooney M20D · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2016 · N6919U · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist. - [NTSB ANC16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA065.md): Hefty Polar Cub · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2016 · N62905 · Destroyed > The pilot's severe impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA482.md): Piper PA18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N13833 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA16CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA314.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing Sport 2S · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N396DF · 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 ANC16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA062.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N91AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and turn after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DCA16WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA237.md): Cessna 210 · Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2016 · 5Y-CKK · Destroyed > The Kenya Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on September 08, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAID's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN16FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA361.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Chariton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2016 · N465JM · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the… - [NTSB GAA16CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA469.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2016 · N2899X · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA462.md): Air Tractor AT · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2016 · N31627 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna atop a tower while maneuvering at a low altitude and the airplane’s subsequent impact with terrain during an attempted off-airport landing. - [NTSB CEN16FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA346.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Moss Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N787MW · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control attempting to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the low-level maneuver which significantly reduced any margin for error. - [NTSB CEN16LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA363.md): CGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N4513S · Destroyed > The improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.… - [NTSB CEN16LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA347.md): Haggenmacher Bensen · Bryant, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of gyroplane control during an intentional high-speed pass, which resulted in the gyroplane porpoising and impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in an aircraft in which he had little… - [NTSB CEN16FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA344.md): Aves Douglas James RV 6 · Viborg, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2016 · N676DT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent flat spin into terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases.md?page=38 ## 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=37 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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