# NTSB investigations, IN: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA245.md): Xag P150 MAX · Wolcott, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2026 · None · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the UAS during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA385.md): Quicksilver MX II · Rossville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction.
- [NTSB CEN25FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA296.md): Helms Richard Lancair IVP · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 30, 2025 · N49BX · Destroyed
  > On July 30, 2025, at 1046 eastern daylight time, a Lancair IVP airplane, N49BX, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB CEN25LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA256.md): Farrington Twinstar · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2025 · N45CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA380.md): Xag P100 PRO · Francesville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2024 · N268MQ · Minor damage
  > The remote pilot’s in-flight loss of control of the unmanned aircraft due to GPS signal fluctuations, which resulted in a collision with, and serious injury to, a person assisting the operation.
- [NTSB CEN24FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA278.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Oxford, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2024 · N602WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an agricultural flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover.…
- [NTSB CEN24LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA259.md): Bell 206L-3 · Thorntown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N206WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the load hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control after liftoff and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN24FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA170.md): Zenith CH601 · Bristol, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N6271F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the descent for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a steep descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA144.md): Piper PA28 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2024 · N8438B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control while maneuvering outside established instrument approach procedures in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN23LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA381.md): George Stone KIT FOX Model 3 · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2023 · N815US · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to attain/maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN22LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA426.md): Mossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N905KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.
- [NTSB CEN22LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N2128E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA080.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 18, 2021 · N5677V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.
- [NTSB CEN21LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA200.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N417R · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA008.md): Stephens William E Quicksilver MXL-2 Sport · Mount Vernon, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2020 · N2942A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an…
- [NTSB CEN20CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA310.md): Champion 7GCBC · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N86614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-level pass, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack that caused an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN20LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA304.md): Brantly B2B · Monrovia, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N383ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA214.md): Cessna 172 · New Washington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2020 · N13520 · Destroyed
  > A high velocity descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA038.md): Piper PA28 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2019 · N601FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA002.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Kokomo, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N326CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line service technician fueling the airplane with the wrong fuel, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.…
- [NTSB GAA19CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA330.md): Diamond DA20 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2019 · N227TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor when told to do so while landing in gusting, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.
- [NTSB CEN19FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA036.md): Cessna 525 · Memphis, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N525EG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA165.md): Piper PA 34-200 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N99GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain a safe operating airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's airspeed control.
- [NTSB CEN18FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA107.md): Cessna 441 · Rossville, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2018 · N771XW · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN17FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA334.md): Vans RV-12 · Fishers, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2017 · N212ZF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain pitch control following the in-flight opening of the canopy during the initial climb resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain and ground fire.
- [NTSB CEN17FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA152.md): Temco GC 1B · Hartsville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2017 · N2377B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after exceeding the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA154.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2017 · N2389A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA144.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2017 · N580PU · Destroyed
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing in high gusting winds, and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and angle of attack during the go-around, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB CEN17FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA046.md): Gordon Pegazair P 100 · Mt Vernon, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N129LZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the combination of his progressive degenerative neurologic condition and his use of alcohol.
- [NTSB CEN16LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA300.md): Wings AN Things Avid Flyer · Bluffton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N430WT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of roll control during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA244.md): Schleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N19VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA199.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · Culver, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N2564A · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to attain a climb in the powered-parachute and its subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA15CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA105.md): Rans S 12XL · Sharpsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N51120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.
- [NTSB CEN15FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA194.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK 52TW · Advance, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N555GD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA098.md): Raytheon A36 · Parker City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N349EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting an engine issue in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA481.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N8307R · Substantial damage
  > The sun glare and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA322.md): Cessna 172S · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N1307C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA243.md): Hoffius Stowe Challenger II · Attica, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N824SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an…
- [NTSB CEN14LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA045.md): Sutphin Rans S-12 · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2013 · N8028W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN13FA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA446.md): Campbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N914ES · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN13FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N92315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA002.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gary, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N308PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.
- [NTSB CEN12CA663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA663.md): Jabiru USA Sport J170-SP · Goshen, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N582J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA532.md): Cessna 177B · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N34283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator.
- [NTSB CEN12CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA484.md): Bell 47G-2A · Austin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N652HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain during a low-level aerial application flight and lost control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN12LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA407.md): Fields Mike Hawk SSC · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2012 · N163F · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's loss of control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN12LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA404.md): Destiny 2000 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the aircraft by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to plan for the high density altitude and to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN12CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA356.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N902LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA143.md): Cessna 177A · North Vernon, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N3435T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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