# 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 CEN10LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA401.md): Klemme William H Zenith CH 701 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N701KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the model of airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA350.md): Cessna 170 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N3967V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN10FA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA392.md): Beech 35C33 · Tolar, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N5827S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at night over a rural area, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA394.md): Beech 58 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2010 · N3081N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA397.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N523RL · Minor damage
  > Improper reassembly of the collective flight controls by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were inadequate postmaintenance examinations by maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspections by two pilots.
- [NTSB CEN10CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA390.md): Schweizer 269C · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N9421G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusty surface winds conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA386.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N6513K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA415.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Bison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2010 · N391EU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA10FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA347.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N764CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continuance of an unstabilized final approach and the improper use of flaps during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA369.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N74546 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, resulting in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly secured prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR10FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA325.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N94838 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA354.md): Cessna 175 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N7691M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while taking off with gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR10FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA315.md): Aero Commander CallAir · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N7700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB WPR10CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA360.md): Meyer MEYER-LEGACY · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N29MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in a loss of lateral and directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA342.md): Vans RV-12 · Salida, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2010 · N29CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect elevator trim setting and his inexperience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB ANC10CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA055.md): Cessna 180 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2010 · N7715A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA307.md): Cessna 172N · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N733AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA053.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2010 · N333DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inappropriate low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA299.md): Oliver Vans RV-9A · May, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N559B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's ingestion of an impairing level of over-the-counter medication.
- [NTSB WPR10LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA297.md): Bernhard Vans RV8 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N901X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA293.md): Rans Coyote II S6 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2010 · N1901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the increased drag on the airplane with the doors removed.
- [NTSB CEN10RA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10RA319.md): Cessna 208 · Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 13, 2010 · XA-TWK · Substantial damage
  > On June 13, 2010, approximately 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B, XA-TWK, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during the initial climb from the Felipe Carrillo Puerto airstrip, Felipe Carrillo Puerto,…
- [NTSB CEN10FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA320.md): Beech A36 · Lidderdale, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N6036U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight in marginal weather conditions and his loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA302.md): Beech 60 · Edenton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N7022D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s initiation of a simulated single engine scenario at or below the airplane’s minimum single engine control speed, resulting in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to set full…
- [NTSB CEN10FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA310.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Knobel, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N4184P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA276.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N334BB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook…
- [NTSB ANC10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA048.md): Cessna U206F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N59352 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child…
- [NTSB WPR10LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA271.md): Shaffer William C Quicksilver MX II SP · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N4399J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA274.md): Smithwick/Treidel Tukan · Prairie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N7513W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the weight-shift-controlled airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA277.md): Aveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N801GB · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…
- [NTSB CEN10LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA275.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Watertown, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N88399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while conducting aerobatic, low-altitude maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairmant due to alcohol.
- [NTSB CEN10CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA294.md): Holden Frank Joseph Rans S6ES · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N9870V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall/msuh.
- [NTSB CEN10CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA290.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Jefferson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N46857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA270.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Belton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N817P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA263.md): Piper J-3 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N8688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR10LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA258.md): Rice GN-1 AIR Campier · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N129JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA278.md): Cessna 172S · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N169ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA280.md): Gardner Douglas P VAN/RV8A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2010 · N456DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN10LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA266.md): Hall Thomas K Kitfox Speedster · Defiance, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2010 · N211ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing low-altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB ERA10LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA277.md): Rutter Herbert G Long EZ · Wakefield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N91HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly align the airplane with the final approach path to the runway and his subsequent loss of control during his attempts to correct the flight path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s progressive cognitive decline due to…
- [NTSB ERA10CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA276.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N234JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA269.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N720AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB WPR10FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Redmond, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N6967P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA249.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N5502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA233.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N918JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CEN10LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA243.md): Mooney M20G · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N9221V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA228.md): Cessna U206G · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N756WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB CEN10CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA239.md): Remos G-3/600 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2010 · N265RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control and the instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA236.md): Beech 76 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2010 · N6628X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2010 · N6891B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, 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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