# NTSB investigations, NE: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA332.md): Apex CROSS-5X · Columbus, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N223CL · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA028.md): Piper PA46 · McCook, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 30, 2023 · N510KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane well above its maximum…
- [NTSB CEN23FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA077.md): Cessna 150H · Auburn, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 12, 2023 · N22859 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA031.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Bignell, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 9, 2022 · N234PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s flight into low instrument flight rules conditions and turbulence, which resulted in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total instrument experience.
- [NTSB WPR22FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA266.md): Holland Mike RV9A · Tryon, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2022 · N192MH · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, and in-flight breakup of the airplane…
- [NTSB ERA22FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA233.md): Cessna 140 · Wayne, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 20, 2022 · N76075 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final approach while conducting traditional short takeoff and landing operations in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not…
- [NTSB CEN21LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA179.md): Destiny Powered Parachutes 2000 · Saint Paul, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during low altitude flight in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA381.md): Piper PA36 · Ord, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N57607 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN20LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA306.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Grant, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N502KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB GAA19CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA570.md): Cirrus SR22 · Lexington, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2019 · N1216N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA408.md): Robinson R44 · Rulo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2018 · N144DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper collective application, which resulted in low rotor rpm during the takeoff climb and a subsequent ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the operation.
- [NTSB CEN18FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA242.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arthur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2018 · N9026L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA362.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N73MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA453.md): Piper PA36 · McCook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N132VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering downwind during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN17LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA181.md): AS+ AC 4 · Blair, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2017 · N358R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to his diverted attention as he attempted to close the canopy that opened during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN16LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA291.md): Air Tractor AT602 · David City, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N2033N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA193.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cozad, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4234Z · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN16FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA130.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ellsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N84580 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a known cracked engine exhaust muffler, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane without properly repairing…
- [NTSB CEN16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA014.md): Zidek Vans RV-4 · Cortland, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N999ZF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to intentionally maneuver at a low altitude and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the climbing right turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA403.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Allen, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N7194H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure sufficient obstacle clearance for potential wind conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN13CA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA538.md): Cessna 182J · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N3480F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA530.md): Aeronca 7EC · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N4348C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA241.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3970T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid power lines.
- [NTSB CEN13FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA130.md): Raytheon 58 · Maxwell, NE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N36VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA081.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Blair, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N720RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA666.md): Barche Destiny XLT · Springfield, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N30337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the chute oscillations were initially detected.
- [NTSB CEN12CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA285.md): Champion 7GCBC · Genoa, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N1880G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare.
- [NTSB CEN12FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA210.md): Beech E-55 · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N1567W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…
- [NTSB CEN11LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA316.md): Norris Dominator · Blue Springs, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N103EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB CEN10CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA544.md): Piper PA22 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N6064D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN10LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA463.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Lindsay, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N802BG · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and evidence was insufficient to definitively establish whether the…
- [NTSB CEN10LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA408.md): Schweizer 269C · Minden, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N410JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CEN10CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA410.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Cairo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9552P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N54750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [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 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 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 CEN09CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA289.md): Jihlavan KP · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N21KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA050.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2259E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB DEN08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA155.md): Cessna 172L · York, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N4380Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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…

## 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" = 'NE' 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
```

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

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.