# 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 ERA10FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA246.md): Beech 58 · Bear Branch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2010 · N1856S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB WPR10FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA211.md): AirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Captain Cook, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N34TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional in-flight maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in structural failure of the wings.
- [NTSB CEN10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA216.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5425P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…
- [NTSB CEN10CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA212.md): Cessna 172M · Coldwater, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N81772 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA208.md): Bibbee Cozy Mark IV · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N68TF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to recover from a stall due to the builder's failure to comply with design specifications and update the pilot’s operating handbook, which would have highlighted the discrepancies in the airplane's build-up.
- [NTSB ERA10LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA221.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N417VR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff while he was distracted by trying to hold shut the unlocked cockpit canopy. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to lock the canopy prior to takeoff, and the inadequate guidance in…
- [NTSB CEN10CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA199.md): Cessna 172 · Lawton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2010 · N12614 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the severity of both pilots' injuries was the lack of available shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB ERA10CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA217.md): Mason Aventura II · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N332JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA192.md): Robinson R44 · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2010 · N688SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA206.md): Center Charles C X-5 · Ghent, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N25761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment.
- [NTSB CEN10CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA187.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N125AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA176.md): Cessna 172S · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N18563 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA185.md): Shaw Fisher FP 404 · Lillian, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6587V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA172.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N428PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed while demonstrating a soft-field takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA178.md): Beech 95 · Lagrange, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N9389Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA165.md): Walsh Philip J SEA REY · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N100JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA025.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2010 · N663SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain during takeoff resulting in collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC10FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA022.md): Antares MA-32 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N7JQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to pitch the aircraft excessively during a steep climbing maneuver, resulting in a loss of control and an aerodynamic tumble.
- [NTSB CEN10CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA160.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II Modelctv · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N6524R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering during a forced landing after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC10CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA023.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N8820D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude during gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA156.md): North American P51D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N514NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA153.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N134DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA166.md): Belcher William B II Firestar · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N43341 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s in-flight loss of control as a result of previous damage to the airplane from an undetermined event.
- [NTSB ERA10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA163.md): North American T6 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N47LF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude,over water aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aggravated stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness and his decision to perform aerobatics at a…
- [NTSB CEN10WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA148.md): Alon Aircoupe A2-A · Ciborro, Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2010 · CS-AIG · Destroyed
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.
- [NTSB ERA10LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA162.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N103GK · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to monitor the airspeed while the student performed a single-engine approach.
- [NTSB CEN10FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA141.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate and continue a flight into instrument meteorological conditions that led to spatial disorientation and a loss of control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA161.md): Cessna T303 · Louisa, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N9305T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA158.md): Monroig Pedro J Rans S-6S · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2010 · N514PM · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in crosswind conditions resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA134.md): Cessna 150 · Waldzell, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2010 · OE-CFT · Substantial damage
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government.
- [NTSB CEN10FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA130.md): Beech C24R · Bristow, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N63713 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N72TN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA154.md): Beech P35 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N1521S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely impairment due to back pain, symptoms of opiate withdrawal, or both.
- [NTSB WPR10CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA146.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N894CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect use of the flaps and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around procedure, which led to a stall/mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of familiarity with…
- [NTSB CEN10FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA125.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Belleville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N350WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB WPR10LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA138.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Parlier, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N313DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently entered a low-G condition during cruise flight, which resulted in a momentary loss of control of the helicopter and mast bumping.
- [NTSB WPR10LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA137.md): Fouga CM 170 Magister · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N6222N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the speed brakes were retracted, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA121.md): Cessna 550B · Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 14, 2010 · OK-ACH · Destroyed
  > This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Government.
- [NTSB CEN10CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA120.md): Aviat A1 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2010 · N741MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to properly execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA119.md): Piper PA-31T · Forest City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2010 · N250TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach.
- [NTSB ERA10LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA141.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N513XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA114.md): Beech A36 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N1085D · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control during flight in instrument meteorological and conditions favorable for structural icing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA113.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N157BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the hazards of a low-contrast area while using night vision goggles.
- [NTSB CEN10WA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA309.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Horten, Norway, Norway · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2010 · LN-OCV · Substantial damage
  > On January 27, 2010, at 1323 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, s/n 0024, Norwegian registration LN-OCV, was substantially damaged when it impacted Oslofjord, near Horten, Norway. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB DCA10RA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA023.md): Boeing 737 · Beirut, Lebanon · Accident · 90 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2010 · ET-ANB · Destroyed
  > On January 25, 2010, about 0041 UTC, Ethiopian Airlines flight 409, Boeing 737-800, ET-ANB, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut-Rafic Hairiri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon. Night instrument meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB CEN10FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA108.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2010 · N222AQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC10FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA014.md): Beech 1900C · Sand Point, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2010 · N112AX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA10CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA117.md): Luscombe 8 · Springfield, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N2111K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N53120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA101.md): Cessna 172 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N8405E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…

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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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