# 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 ERA11LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA249.md): Beech D-45 (T-34B) · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N93013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning and procedures, which resulted in an attempted takeoff on a grass runway that was not long enough for the given conditions and airplane configuration.
- [NTSB CEN11CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA290.md): Cessna 182H · Park Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N8364S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA284.md): Piper PA38 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N107WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA195.md): Cessna 150L · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N11630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA11FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA233.md): Cessna 402B · Biddeford, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N402RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain minimum controllable airspeed while on final approach with a partial loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power in the right engine due…
- [NTSB ERA11FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA232.md): Cessna 310R · McComb, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N100TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol ingestion and his failure to maintain airplane control during an approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA236.md): Cessna 172N · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N6338F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA235.md): Robinson R22 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N791SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA283.md): Robinson R22 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N372LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter while in a hover.
- [NTSB WPR11FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA188.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N28WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and to recover from an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin.
- [NTSB ERA11LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA229.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N7619J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing and delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, low final approach, and subsequent collision with the ground short of the runway. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN11FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA267.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N847C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA183.md): Tomei S12 XL · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N8113N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to allow the airplane’s engine to properly warm up before applying takeoff power, which resulted in the forward cylinder's piston seizing and a subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate…
- [NTSB WPR11FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA184.md): North American Navion A · Alameda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N91472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA182.md): Piper PA-28RT · Cherry Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N355LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight in an area of low ceiling and visibility, which resulted in a collision with mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA266.md): Cessna 172RG · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N4914V · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA259.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N633BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA257.md): Cessna 172K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N79286 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA247.md): Stinson 108 · Dickens, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2011 · N97383 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA248.md): Cessna 172N · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N9961E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2011 · N739DG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA242.md): Darrow Stephen A Aventura · Ferris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2011 · N1317L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA169.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N329SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a balked landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…
- [NTSB WPR11FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA170.md): Cessna T310R · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N4914A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the missed approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rapid and unforecast deterioration of the weather conditions to below the landing minimum and the pilot's decision to attempt the…
- [NTSB CEN11CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA238.md): Cessna 305A · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N269TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA231.md): Hiller UH-12D · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N11CU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA185.md): Cessna 310R · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N310JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper response to a known autopilot pitch divergence anomaly. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a test flight on a system for which he lacked a complete working knowledge.
- [NTSB ERA11CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA186.md): Cessna 182P · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N8033M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR11FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA156.md): Douglas AD-4N · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N2088G · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA183.md): Dehavilland DHC-6-100 · Hampton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N157KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA217.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · N4571Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA181.md): Cessna 172K · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N84867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA215.md): Arion Lightning · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N125GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA151.md): Bell 206B-III · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2011 · N206BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR11FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA147.md): Neefjes Lancair 360 MK-II · Milford, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N989TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his en route decision-making, and his…
- [NTSB CEN11LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA207.md): Cessna 310K · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3816X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night instrument approach.
- [NTSB ERA11FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA165.md): British BAC 167 Strikemaster · Kingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N167SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA204.md): Cessna 172N · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N739BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR11GA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11GA144.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N965SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to follow proper procedures during a simulated hydraulic emergency that resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA201.md): Cessna 421C · Connersville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N3875C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA208.md): Beech 58 · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2011 · N12LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA159.md): Robinson R44 · Canne della Battaglia, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2011 · F-GUJB · Substantial damage
  > On February 18, 2011, about 0706 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, French registration F-GUJB, crashed after an in-flight separation of the tail rotor from the fuselage. The pilot was killed. The flight departed Bari, Italy, for Foggia Airport…
- [NTSB CEN11FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA195.md): Cessna 182P · Levelland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2011 · N325LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA196.md): Mooney M20K · Urbana, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N262CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA146.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N6345L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.
- [NTSB WPR11FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA138.md): AirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N29EP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of the choke, which resulted in a momentary interruption of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA11RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA025.md): Swearingen SA227 · Cork, Ireland · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2011 · EC-ITP · Destroyed
  > On February 10, 2010, at 0950 local time, a Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner, Spanish registration EC-ITP, operated by Flightline/Manx2 Air as flight 7100, crashed after attempting a landing on runway 17 at the Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland. The flight was a…
- [NTSB ERA11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA128.md): Excalibur Excalibur · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N818RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in unintentional flight and ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN11LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA164.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N787CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA163.md): Mooney M20R · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N64FM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to execute a go-around.

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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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