# 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 CEN14WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA206.md): Sui RY, Laurinen Janne, KääRiä Comp AIR 8 · Jamijarvi, Finland · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2014 · OH-XDZ · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 2014, at 1240 UTC, a Comp Air 8, Finnish registration OH-XDZ, was destroyed when it departed controlled flight and subsequently impacted in a forest near Jamijarvi Airfield (EFJM), Jamijarvi, Finland. A post-impact fire ensued. Eight of the 10…
- [NTSB CEN14CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA203.md): Piper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N38240 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA205.md): Quicksilver GT400 · Hillsboro, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA167.md): Sands Helicycle · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2014 · N78CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA166.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Kent, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2014 · N1394Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Hugheston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2014 · N39965 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument flight rules conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA164.md): Quest Kodiak · Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, Indonesia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2014 · PK-SDF · Substantial damage
  > On April 9, 2014, at 0025 universal coordinated time, a Quest Aircraft Company, Kodiak-100, PK-SDF, during takeoff from Doyo Baru Airstrip, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, the airplane lost altitude and struck the airport fence and subsequently came to rest on a…
- [NTSB CEN14LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA192.md): Aerotrike Safari · Littlefield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2014 · N678TW · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA193.md): Airbus AS350 B3E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2014 · N395P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff due to the absence of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedals for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. A finding in the accident was the lack of a caution indicator to alert…
- [NTSB WPR14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA161.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N58AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering near power lines.
- [NTSB WPR14CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA162.md): Cessna 207 · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N685S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA14CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA185.md): Cessna 205A · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N4862U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC14FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA022.md): Cessna 208B · Kwethluk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N126AR · Destroyed
  > The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA14FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA182.md): Monroe Dennis RV-7 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2014 · N57DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his decision to maneuver at an altitude that did not allow an adequate margin to recover from a stall.
- [NTSB CEN14FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA185.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Albany, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2014 · N8259R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA189.md): Belisle Thomas J RV7A · New Iberia, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2014 · N119TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to a temporary incapacitation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA187.md): Cessna 172 · Larimore, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2014 · N510ND · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA180.md): Helpling Helen C Tango 2 · Ocala, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2014 · N599WT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the left cockpit canopy opened during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA14WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA186.md): Boeing B75 · Lujan, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2014 · LV-HAF · Substantial damage
  > On March 29, 2014, about 1900 coordinated universal time, a Boeing B75 Stearman, Argentine registration LV-HAF, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during the initial climb after takeoff from the Lujan Airport, Lujan, Argentina. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN14CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA181.md): Maule MX 7-180B · Dora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2014 · N10503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced landing and delayed decision to go around, which resulted in collision with a fence during the go around.
- [NTSB ERA14LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA174.md): N/A N/A · Patillas, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA14FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA168.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2014 · N923RS · Destroyed
  > An inflight failure of the airplane's only operating vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of attitude information provided by vacuum-driven flight instruments. Also causal was the pilots' failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating in…
- [NTSB ERA14WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA196.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Ribeirão Preto, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 23, 2014 · PP-SSP · Substantial damage
  > On March 23, 2014, about 1355 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PP-SSP, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground on a corn plantation in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ERA14CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA165.md): Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2000 · Kill Devil Hills, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N90650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA154.md): Cessna U206 - G · Caboolture, Australia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2014 · VH-FRT · Destroyed
  > On March 22, 2014 about 1123 local time, a Cessna 206 airplane, Australian registration VH-FRT, crashed shortly after takeoff near Caboolture, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN14FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA167.md): Socata TBM 700 · Ridgway, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2014 · N702H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach procedure, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN14CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA170.md): Donald G Stokes Challenger II · Crockett, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N284DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA163.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Aurora, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N90464 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA440.md): Mooney M20J · Lamar, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N201VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane to liftoff without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA137.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2014 · N250FB · Destroyed
  > The loss of helicopter control due to a loss of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedal controls at takeoff, followed by a loss of hydraulic boost to the main rotor controls after takeoff. The reason for the loss of hydraulic boost to the main and tail rotor…
- [NTSB WPR14FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA132.md): Cessna 120 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2014 · N76856 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a course-reversal turn when the airplane was unable to attain sufficient altitude to cross a mountain range, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall…
- [NTSB ERA14LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA152.md): Kurtz Jay B RV-9A · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2014 · N125TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a subsequent nose-down landing, and excessive bending loads to the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA14LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA146.md): Cessna 170B · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N211R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspension lines.
- [NTSB ERA14FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA144.md): Rogers George T Lancair IVP · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N724HP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flying pilot to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA151.md): Cessna 172M · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2014 · N1319U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA127.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2014 · N9281F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly execute the missed approach in instrument conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of instrument proficiency, as demonstrated by his failure to execute the required procedure turn to align with the final…
- [NTSB WPR14CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA122.md): Cessna 172M · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N91712 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA149.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2014 · N360AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm when transitioning the helicopter from a hover to forward flight, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA148.md): Vans RV-9A · Tribune, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N7872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that…
- [NTSB ERA14FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N36638 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…
- [NTSB ERA14LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA137.md): Piper J3C-65 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N9026N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern at low altitude in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in the traffic pattern at a low altitude that did not allow…
- [NTSB CEN14FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA145.md): Beech B100 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N811BL · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to file an instrument flight rules flight plan and to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA132.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2014 · PT-YFV · Destroyed
  > On February 18, 2014, about 1315 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 - BETA, Brazilian registration PT-YFV, was destroyed when it impacted water, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The local…
- [NTSB ERA14FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA123.md): Williams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N732SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA14WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA131.md): Robinson R44 · Braganca, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2014 · PT-YMF · Substantial damage
  > On February 15, 2014, about 2200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson, R 44 helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YMF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a dense forest in the Bragança Municipality, in the State of Pará, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB ERA14FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA120.md): Cessna 210L · Clay, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N732EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while being vectored to intercept the localizer during night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate dispatch procedures, which did not…
- [NTSB ERA14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N2571U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA14FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA112.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690 · Bellevue, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N840V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control while on approach. Contributing to the accident were airframe ice accumulation due to conditions conducive to icing and the loss of engine power on one…
- [NTSB DCA14WA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA179.md): Beech C90 · Lanseria, South Africa · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2014 · ZS-CLT · Destroyed
  > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech C90-GTI airplane that occurred on February 03, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA110.md): Beech V35A · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2014 · N31TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate glide path and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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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