# 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 CEN11FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA537.md): Morrison E-RACER · Big Rock, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N345JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after experiencing excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during the initial flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11FA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA528.md): Wright B Flyer Wright B Flyer · Springfield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N453WB · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine thrust during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failed weld as a result of incomplete welding on the left propeller shaft, which led to the partial…
- [NTSB WPR11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA353.md): Sloan Roger D Vans RV7A · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N742RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff due to cockpit distractions.
- [NTSB ERA11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA427.md): TL Ultralight Sro Sting S3 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N2442 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to recover from an inadvertent spin following a stall demonstration for reasons that could not be determined because aircraft and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded recovery…
- [NTSB ERA11FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA426.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N24369 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons as the autopsy was unable to reveal any definitive conditions that would have led to the loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA356.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N855TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain main rotor rpm while hovering in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA350.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N5663 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA506.md): Gottschalk John R John 1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N559RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to the power required exceeding the power available and resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507.md): Sikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N3880J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.
- [NTSB CEN11FA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA505.md): Piper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN11FA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA500.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N46TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA414.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N122HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…
- [NTSB ERA11FA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA413.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N402HA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB CEN11CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA511.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N915BW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door.
- [NTSB CEN11CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA502.md): Cessna A188B · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
- [NTSB ERA11FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA412.md): Cessna 182S · Erwin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N23739 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA498.md): Piper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.
- [NTSB ERA11LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA403.md): Murphy Elite · Batavia, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N113SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA404.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Adams, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N7516R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA479.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N1539Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted…
- [NTSB ANC11CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA064.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2011 · N9255D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA325.md): Hughes 269C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2011 · N3623Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect at low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling into trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA470.md): Rans S7 · Cubero, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N377JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA391.md): Cessna 421C · Demopolis, AL · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N692TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-engine landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the right engine due to a…
- [NTSB CEN11FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA467.md): Rans S-12 · Scott, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N3266R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control, likely due to a cardiac event.
- [NTSB WPR11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA317.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA465.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N261T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA305.md): Cessna U206 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N51010 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA380.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N64JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB CEN11FA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA443.md): Koen Lancair Laser IV-P · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N11001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.
- [NTSB CEN11CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA442.md): Schweizer 269C · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N72DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA455.md): Couvillion S-17 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2011 · N433GC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA431.md): Bosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N8AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA428.md): Cessna R182 · Thornton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2344C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted…
- [NTSB ERA11FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA369.md): Cessna 172M · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2011 · N61579 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to impairment or incapacitation as a result of coronary artery disease in combination with atrial fibrillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to report his paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to the…
- [NTSB CEN11LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA452.md): Cessna A188A · Estelline, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2011 · N1588M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident.
- [NTSB CEN11LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA432.md): Baker Wayne CH-750 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2011 · N751WB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA055.md): Cessna 150M · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N66286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · St Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N2725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA286.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N2362D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA354.md): Beech C24R · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N38029 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA421.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Ranger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N6524R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR11TA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11TA274.md): Bell 206B · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N38EA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA277.md): Bell 212 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N49678 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while in a low hover.
- [NTSB WPR11LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA270.md): Six Chuter Skye Ryder Aerochute · Tooele, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a flight in a strong gusty wind.
- [NTSB CEN11FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA401.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N526PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA411.md): Worley Dennis Sonex · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach.
- [NTSB CEN11LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA399.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Highmore, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N57885 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA406.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shepard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3504K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering windshear and turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA298.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N434K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.

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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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