# 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 DFW08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA185.md): Stits SA3A · St Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2008 · N134JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA087.md): Iversen Glastar SH-4 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N212DR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA192.md): Bell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…
- [NTSB NYC08FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA239.md): Jahns Vans RV-7 · Neptune, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N916R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA241.md): Stol UC-1 Twin Bee · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N9509U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA118.md): Mooney M20M · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N17RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage
  > The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC08FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA231.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jasper, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N727BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control in flight. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA236.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N184W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB LAX08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA205.md): La Moutte Trike · Weizer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW08FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA170.md): Cessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA171.md): Mooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N1287X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA127.md): Lima Sky Raider I · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N2642F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA173.md): Beech A36 · Ryegate, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the ground roll acceleration profile was determined to be insufficient for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA228.md): Cessna 172M · Toms River, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N13105 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks.
- [NTSB LAX08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N877CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA168.md): Grumman G-164 · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N54229 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA168.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB DEN08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA111.md): Cessna 172R · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N5178Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA221.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N988PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s performance of a nonstandard abrupt maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA126.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N3681T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference.
- [NTSB DEN08LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA113.md): Southern Powered Parachutes Condor · Brookfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N3150U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity and experience in the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC08FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA218.md): Dehavilland DHC6 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2008 · N656WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service…
- [NTSB LAX08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA185.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N4000Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA179.md): Hughes Aero Predator · Wharton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N2572F · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC08FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA215.md): Cessna P337H · Cape Elizabeth, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N15EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction.
- [NTSB DFW08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA165.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2345G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA164.md): Hughes 269B · Cook, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9357F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.
- [NTSB LAX08LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA181.md): Airborne Edge · Dunn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N9393S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA179.md): Cessna 172S · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N233GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N35702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB DEN08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA102.md): Cessna 150G · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N4691R · Substantial damage
  > The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.
- [NTSB NYC08FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA211.md): Avid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N652DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.
- [NTSB CHI08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA153.md): Just Highlander · Danville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6366 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA100.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N12XT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather…
- [NTSB CHI08FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA150.md): Socata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N849MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger.
- [NTSB DEN08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA098.md): Harms Robert M KIT FOX SE · La Porte, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N40120 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB DFW08LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA157.md): Lucas D E/ Lucas K A AcroSport II · St Charles, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N114KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during an attempted low pass maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA159.md): Robinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N268SH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and…
- [NTSB SEA08CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA144.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA138.md): Kolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N49KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N1457E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA093.md): Kitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N108KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB SEA08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA135.md): Beech 1900C · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N195GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA105.md): Aviate Raptor · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N74TK · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA104.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N73471 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.

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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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