# 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 WPR09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA366.md): Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N350KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA350.md): Bielawa Rotorway E · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N3213K · Substantial damage
  > The failure (disbonding) of a composite main rotor blade for undetermined reasons, leading to an immediate loss of control in flight during hover.
- [NTSB WPR09FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA347.md): Raytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA403.md): Smith PA18 replica · Chesterville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N846PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB ANC09FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA062.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N701BX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA401.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N211SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over when it contacted the ground.
- [NTSB CEN09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA429.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
- [NTSB ERA09LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA398.md): Barber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N132JB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…
- [NTSB CEN09LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA427.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Tarkio, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N26HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA428.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N60023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA333.md): Bell 47G-2 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N6768D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA389.md): Cessna 421C · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N4467D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC09CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA060.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N29785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, and his decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.
- [NTSB WPR09FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA326.md): Cessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N51172 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA377.md): Cessna 400 · Huntington, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N207JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA376.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Raphine, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N578DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA324.md): Piper PA-30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N7657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional and lateral aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB WPR09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA479.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N63JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.
- [NTSB WPR09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA317.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Paragonah, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N68MP · Substantial damage
  > The glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA553.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ware, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N1879G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA400.md): Apollo Monsoon · Kanona, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N308AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in convective weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was his misjudgment of the approaching weather.
- [NTSB ERA09LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA370.md): Michael J. Kohout Glassair III · Manassas, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N2YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and distraction due to a separated fuel cap in flight.
- [NTSB WPR09FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA309.md): Beech B95 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA369.md): P&M Quikr · Cedar Town, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N433PM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA367.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N106HN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the practice hovering autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in night vision goggle helicopter operations.
- [NTSB CEN09LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA375.md): Cessna 150G · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N2719S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA304.md): Stucker Virgil A Avid Magnu · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N777DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA301.md): Paul Antares · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N729YF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA369.md): Cessna R182 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N182GT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions resulting in his inability to maintain aircraft control after penetrating the thunderstorm gust front. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of preflight…
- [NTSB CEN09CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA368.md): Grob G103 · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N5462N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA270.md): Grumman G-164A · Yerington, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9723 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA356.md): Chris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N259CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB WPR09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA293.md): Champion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N8339V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA363.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA366.md): Sabre 2PL · Harrison, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2009 · N2811P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA349.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N1565B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
- [NTSB CEN09CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA361.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N50956 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. Contributing to the accident was his decision to fly with known hazardous weather conditions in the vicinity.
- [NTSB CEN09CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA352.md): Aviat A-1A · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N391C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC09CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA056.md): Maule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N407X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CEN09LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA350.md): Peterson Allen L Dragonfly II · Arthur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N360KK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a over-the-counter medication with sedative effects and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA283.md): Smith Albert F Challenger TWO · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N7095K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral roll control of the airplane. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to effectively communicate his instruction to relinquish the flight controls…
- [NTSB ERA09LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA329.md): Sorenson Lightning · Brevard, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N130DS · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA325.md): Smith Bret B Searey · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N169GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CEN09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA344.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Murray, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N43524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA051.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N7796Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA323.md): York Ronald J Rotorway 162F · Berlin, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N162RY · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA337.md): Carillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2009 · N9093Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA336.md): Beech F33A · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N33UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate oversight of the flight by the instructor pilot.
- [NTSB ERA09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA322.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N811SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.

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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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