# 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 40 of 77 · 3,842 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN16FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA146.md): Rockwell 690B · Taylor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2016 · N690TH · Destroyed > A loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. - [NTSB CEN16FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA145.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2016 · N5046N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inability to move the control stick after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and inadvertent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the inability to move the control… - [NTSB GAA16CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA167.md): Sewell William K Zodiac 601 · Clarksville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2016 · N601BZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting trees. - [NTSB CEN16RA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16RA136.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B · Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Canada · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2016 · N246W · Substantial damage > import - [NTSB CEN16LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA139.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Beyersville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2016 · N4555E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from the power line due to a lack of identifiable and contrasting features, which led to an inflight collision with the line while maneuvering in gray, hazy conditions. - [NTSB ERA16FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA141.md): Cessna 172N · Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N6238D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that her seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop. - [NTSB ANC16WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA016.md): Mooney M20C · Yao, Japan · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 2016 · JA3788 · Destroyed > On March 26, 2016, about 1618 Local Time, a Mooney M20C airplane, Japan registration number JA3788, operated by the pilot, was destroyed by post crash fire following a loss of control while attempting a go-around at the Yao Airport, Osaka Prefecture. The… - [NTSB DCA16WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA235.md): Cessna T210H · Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2016 · ZS-DOM · Substantial damage > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna T210H airplane that occurred on March 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA135.md): Brantly B 2B · Galena, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2016 · N2266U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA087.md): North American AT 6A · Astoria, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N7055D · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a low-altitude ash dispersal maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his degraded performance due to his medical conditions. - [NTSB GAA16CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA160.md): Robinson R44 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N843JB · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized hover, resulting in a loss of control and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA130.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ellsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N84580 · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a known cracked engine exhaust muffler, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane without properly repairing… - [NTSB ERA16WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA136.md): Comp Air CA9 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2016 · PR-ZRA · Substantial damage > On March 19, 2016, about 1853 coordinated universal time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA9, Brazilian registration PR-ZRA, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with a building shortly after takeoff in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There was a… - [NTSB ERA16CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA134.md): Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2016 · N8109E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR16FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA084.md): Cessna 182A · Alpine, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N2230G · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA146.md): Beech D17 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2016 · N9290H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff. - [NTSB WPR16LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA080.md): North Wing Apache · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N242WT · Substantial damage > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s lack of experience in the… - [NTSB CEN16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA116.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N6464 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in strong gusting winds, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN16FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA114.md): Ohlgren RV 6A · Abilene, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N419B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of central… - [NTSB CEN16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA111.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N477TC · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to prevent a stall at an altitude that was too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the owner/non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an accelerated… - [NTSB ANC16WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA015.md): Cessna 172 · Seoul, South Korea · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2016 · HL 1153 · Destroyed > On February 28, 2016, about 1831 Local Time, a Cessna 172S airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1153, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following a loss of control shortly after takeoff from Gimbo International Airport, Republic of Korea.… - [NTSB ERA16LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA115.md): Beech 95 C55 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N482S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA071.md): Evolution Revo · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2016 · N107SB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to operate the high-performance aircraft despite warnings from a flight instructor that he did not have the experience to operate the aircraft that had different and more sensitive handling characteristics than the… - [NTSB WPR16LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA069.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N1181W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB GAA16CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA125.md): Socata Tampico TB 9 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N505PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with terrain and an airport sign, and a postimpact fire. - [NTSB ERA16WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA107.md): Bell 206 · Bejucal, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2016 · YV250T · Destroyed > On February 6, 2016, about 1710 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV250T, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after a loss of control in flight. The flight originated at the Aerópuerto De San Juan De Los… - [NTSB ERA16FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA100.md): Cessna 182 · Mobile, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2016 · N784CP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight weather planning which resulted the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN16FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA094.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Arcola, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N323BR · Destroyed > The student pilot's loss of control after exceeding the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which lead to a power-on, aerodynamic departure stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student pilot. - [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150.md): Cessna 172 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N2567U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. - [NTSB ERA16FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA097.md): Brook Aaron D Lancair IV P · Albany, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2016 · N401PT · Destroyed > The pilots' failure to maintain control during a takeoff attempt in a high-performance airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilots' decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight and with an aft center of gravity and their lack of… - [NTSB WPR16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA059.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N9362P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in night… - [NTSB DCA16WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA080.md): Cessna 425 · Windhoek, Namibia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 29, 2016 · V5-MJW · Destroyed > The Namibia Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (DAAII) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 425 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB CEN16FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA095.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Xenia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2016 · N1703 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from the base leg to final, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA056.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2016 · N7020U · Substantial damage > The loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB CEN16WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA165.md): Diamond DA42 · Vasteras, Sweden · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2016 · SE-LVR · Substantial damage > On January 22, 2016, at 1807 universal coordinate time, a Diamond DA42, Swedish registration SE-LVR, operated by Airways Flygutbildning, collided with the terrain in Vasteras, Sweden, following a loss of control. The flight instructor, the pilot receiving… - [NTSB GAA16CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA110.md): Piper PA32RT · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2016 · N3046H · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, impact with a structure, and subsequent postimpact fire. - [NTSB GAA16CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA106.md): Piper PA 28RT-201 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2016 · N2119N · Substantial damage > The private pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain short of the runway. - [NTSB CEN16LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA093.md): Socata TBM700 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2016 · N602MA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum-recommended approach airspeed in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN16WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA088.md): Socata TB20 · Cuenca, Spain, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2016 · EC-ESK · Destroyed > On January 16, 2016, about 1532 coordinated universal time, a Socata TB-20 single engine airplane, serial number 747, registry EC-ESK, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Cuenca, Spain, during cruise flight. The pilot and three passengers were fatally… - [NTSB CEN16FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA086.md): Beech C35 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N2025D · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing… - [NTSB ERA16LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA085.md): Cirrus SR22 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2016 · C-GXXJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate management of the airplane’s automated systems, which resulted in a loss of control during an instrument approach and necessitated his subsequent deployment of the airplane’s parachute system. - [NTSB CEN16WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA074.md): Cirrus SR20 · Egmond, Netherlands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2016 · G-ZOGT · Destroyed > On January 4, 2016, about 1356 UTC, a Cirrus Design, Incorporated SR-20, United Kingdom registration G-ZOGT, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted into the North Sea near Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, under unknown circumstances.… - [NTSB GAA16CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA094.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2016 · N112TE · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff which resulted in impact with the ground. - [NTSB ERA16LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA078.md): Piper PA-46 · Corinth, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2015 · N891CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA042.md): Piper PA32R · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA16LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA077.md): Beech A36 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N4314S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout due to his distraction with raising the landing gear. - [NTSB ERA16LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA070.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N614CD · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin. - [NTSB GAA16CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA082.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA068.md): Mccorkle Robert B Rans S-12 Airaile · Benton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N6202N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB WPR16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA037.md): Bell 407 · McFarland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N408FC · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases.md?page=41 ## 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=40 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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