# 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 ERA09CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA207.md): Piper PA28-151 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N41568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA238.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N906LA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…
- [NTSB ERA09LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA200.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N213CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation after the passenger door opened during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the door latch.
- [NTSB WPR09FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA150.md): Piper PA28-236 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N129AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.
- [NTSB CEN09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA202.md): Hughes 269C · El Indio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA193.md): Burkholder Jimmy C Zodiac 601HD · Live Oak, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N601DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA185.md): Cessna 182P · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N1913M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N574PG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA186.md): Beech A36 · Athens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2009 · N5470V · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control during his unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA133.md): Mooney M20E · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N3463X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA178.md): Cessna 182M · Albany, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N91593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight…
- [NTSB WPR09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA131.md): Cessna TR182 · Amargosa Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2518S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA173.md): Hughes 369F · Moyock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N5205C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the helicopter's skid was clear of an obstruction while demonstrating a one-skid and toe-in landing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to practice this maneuver at an…
- [NTSB CEN09WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA174.md): Cirrus Design SR 22 · Itzehoe, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 24, 2009 · D-EPDK · Destroyed
  > On February 24, 2009, at 1600 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR22, German registered D-EPDK, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Itzehoe Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…
- [NTSB CEN09LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N3710D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds due to inadequate aileron cable tension.
- [NTSB ERA09FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA169.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Deltona, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N493DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and both pilots'…
- [NTSB WPR09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA116.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N8810P · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…
- [NTSB DCA09MA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA027.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Clarence Center, NY · Accident · 50 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 13, 2009 · N200WQ · Destroyed
  > The captain’s inappropriate response to the activation of the stick shaker, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover. Contributing to the accident were (1) the flight crew's failure to monitor airspeed in relation to the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA158.md): Piper PA-30 · Lakeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N10JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power on the left engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09RA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09RA161.md): Cessna 650 · Rome, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2009 · I-FEEV · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA112.md): Beech A36 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N66819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument…
- [NTSB CEN09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA157.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N234LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2009 · N7687H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA211.md): Piper PA-28R · Santo Antonio do Leverger, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2009 · PT-DJA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA147.md): Mooney M20C · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N7774M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA150.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Ellenboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Moscow, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N31254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA207.md): Hall Steven C Lancair LE · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N939CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft pitch control resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was fully locked prior to takeoff and the canopy oscillations in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA146.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N495LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA144.md): Cox William M Bearhawk · Anahuac, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N3WC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA141.md): Remos Remos GX · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N9GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight assembly and inspection which resulted in the pushrod connection to the left aileron not being connected, which led to a subsequent inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA089.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Volcano, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2009 · N777WN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control and subsequent exceedance of the glider's airspeed limit for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA135.md): Gulfstream Aerospace Commander · Wray, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2009 · N840NK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper preflight planning and conditions conducive for structural icing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA079.md): Beech 95-A55 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N9694Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA126.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N604WP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to snow/ice contamination on the airplane's lifting surfaces as a result of his decision not to deice the airplane before departure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N778ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA076.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · West Valley City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N168SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA132.md): Cessna 172 · Hardin, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N28RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use.
- [NTSB CEN09FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA111.md): Lantzair Flyers Lancair 360 · Joliet, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2009 · N3603R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate flying speed during the night takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control
- [NTSB WPR09LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA069.md): Hughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N104BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA106.md): Reamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N675RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA098.md): Piper PA-46 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N46SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN09FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA097.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-GGBT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA062.md): Diamond DA 20-C1 · Alamo Lake State Park, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N4196M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the performance of a maneuver and his failure to recover from the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA101.md): Steven G Goonen Searey · Polkland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N628MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA092.md): Cessna 172S · Goodland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N967SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA087.md): Beech C90 · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N43KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the pressurization controls, resulting in his impairment and subsequent incapacitation due to hypoxia.
- [NTSB WPR09LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA052.md): Adkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N825PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and the improper adjustment of the propeller pitch.
- [NTSB ERA09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA077.md): Cessna 172I · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2008 · N35540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA078.md): Cessna 172S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N833SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.

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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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