# 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 DEN08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA066.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N3055N · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA141.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N169AB · Substantial damage
  > The entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup.
- [NTSB NYC08CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA140.md): Robinson R44 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N3027Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA078.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Columbus, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N7302C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA043.md): Stinson 108 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N6827M · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N2215R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA136.md): J&J Ultralights Sea Wing · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N7711Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was his habit interference from previously flying conventional airplanes.
- [NTSB DFW08LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA081.md): Ritter RV-10 · Ledbetter, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N410MR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA088.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N75SE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA073.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2008 · N213LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA072.md): Eurocopter France AS350B1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N152TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight preparation and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB DFW08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Meraux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N120KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure calculate weight and balance prior to flight. A contributing factor was the prevailing gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA040.md): Bell 206L · Nikolai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N404EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC08LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N985W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA069.md): Schweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N958CP · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and inadequate supervision while landing on a pinnacle. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the student's failure to maintain rotor rpm.
- [NTSB ANC08FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA037.md): Cessna 170B · Tyonek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N8458D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA086.md): Rans S-4 Coyote I · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N215LY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane and the crosswind gust.
- [NTSB ANC08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA035.md): Learjet 35A · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2008 · N351AS · Substantial damage
  > The captain's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and windshear.
- [NTSB MIA08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA064.md): Clutton Eric Fred S1 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N4499Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA098.md): Beech 23 · Pineland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N2382J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA096.md): Maule M-7-260C · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N721H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA055.md): William P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3449 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.
- [NTSB DFW08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA064.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N2364B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI08CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA078.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N554PC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for proper runway alignment during final approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during his subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the dual-student's failure to properly align with the…
- [NTSB ANC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA036.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N7380U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB DFW08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA061.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N968CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds.
- [NTSB LAX08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA057.md): Robinson R44 II · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N44NV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing that resulted in the tail rotor blades colliding with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the burned out…
- [NTSB DFW08FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lindsay, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N824BJ · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA08MA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08MA051.md): Cessna 525 · West Gardiner, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N102PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA049.md): Airborne Redback · Jefferson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N1847 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…
- [NTSB NYC08LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA087.md): Unknown Free Bird Sportlite · McCullough, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N75474 · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight prior to the airplane being properly inspected and certified.
- [NTSB NYC08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA093.md): James Dayton Pit Bull JD-3 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N6592H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA044.md): Robinson R44 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N18HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA050.md): Air Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N614LF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA057.md): Piper PA46-500TP · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N169CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to recent use of over-the-counter medication.
- [NTSB DFW08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA056.md): Aero Commander 500B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N712AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro problem, the dark night conditions, and prevailing instrument…
- [NTSB CHI08FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA066.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N3217L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation during the inital climb causing him to lose control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA059.md): Bell 206 B2 · La Verna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2008 · N49588 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a jammed cyclic control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA061.md): Cessna 340 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N2637Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA063.md): Newbold Newbold 2000 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N90413 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in settling with power and the subsequent hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the CFI's decision to excessively flare the gyrocopter at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC08LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA075.md): Dean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N969PZ · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N24965 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature flare resulting in the loss of aircraft control.

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases?page=77

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