# NTSB investigations, OK: 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 CEN26FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA275.md): Beech E18S · Guymon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2026 · N210Q · Destroyed
  > On August 2, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time (CDT), a Beech E18S airplane, N210Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Guymon, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR26FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA054.md): Hughes 369D · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 5, 2025 · N161LA · Substantial damage
  > On December 5, 2025, about 0858 central standard time, a Hughes 369D, N161LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pryor, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA229.md): Rans S-14 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 1, 2025 · N981CS · Substantial damage
  > On June 30, 2025, about 2054 central daylight time, a Rans S-14 airplane, N981CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN24LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA219.md): Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15 · Chouteau, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N8667R · Minor damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. Contributing to the accident was the unclear communications between the student pilot and instructor.
- [NTSB CEN23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA060.md): Beech F33A · Yukon, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2022 · N9142Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA050.md): Cessna 170 · Gage, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 28, 2022 · N2710D · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…
- [NTSB CEN22LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA303.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2022 · N270SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA145.md): Piper PA-30 · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2022 · N8357Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN22FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA070.md): Cessna 310J · Inola, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 12, 2021 · N3187L · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA066.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N3372A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA396.md): Monnett Moni · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N983JV · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA300.md): Beech 35-33 · Roff, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N302Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during low-level nighttime flight.
- [NTSB CEN21LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA216.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N841BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s untimely and unidentified inadvertent activation of the hydraulic cut-off switch, which turned off the hydraulic system while the helicopter was at slow airspeed followed by a rapid power increase, which resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB CEN21LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2021 · N439WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch collapsing the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN21LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA173.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dustin, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N178DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s insufficient monitoring of the helicopter’s power while flying at low altitude and at low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of rotor rpm and impact with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA300.md): Cessna 425 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N300GD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN19FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA104.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Yukon, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 18, 2019 · N4MH · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s unairworthy thrust reverser (T/R) system due to inadequate maintenance that resulted in an asymmetric T/R deployment during an approach to the airport and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA142.md): Cirrus SR22 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2019 · N381DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN18FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA310.md): Extra EA 400 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N13EP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA201.md): Ayres S2R · El Reno, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N2249B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA386.md): Bell 407 · Lawton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2016 · N361SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with a wall.
- [NTSB CEN16FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA307.md): Wilson BUGATTI-DEMONGE 100P · Burns Flat, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N110PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following an engine anomaly during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an…
- [NTSB CEN16FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA278.md): Harris-Runyan Skybolt 300 · Fairmont, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N511GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in recovering from an aerobatic maneuver resulting in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA437.md): Capella Aircraft Corporation ( FW2TDXLS · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N903AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA525.md): Bell 206B · Nashoba, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2014 · N152CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN14CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA275.md): Unknown Buccaneer SX · Wagoner, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate fuel management that led to fuel starvation/exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA046.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2013 · N856JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a known one-engine-inoperative condition. The reasons for the loss of control and engine shutdown could not be determined because the airplane was not equipped with a crash-resistant recorder and postaccident…
- [NTSB CEN14FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA019.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N113WS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees.
- [NTSB CEN13FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA344.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Talihina, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2013 · N935EM · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter pilot's failure to see and avoid the 40-ft-tall lamp post during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the obstructions in the takeoff path.
- [NTSB CEN13FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA221.md): Mooney M20J · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N57672 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations.
- [NTSB CEN13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA217.md): Mooney M20E · Guymon, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N9330M · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating…
- [NTSB CEN13FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA137.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2013 · N143E · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency.
- [NTSB CEN12LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA307.md): Dial David L Titan Tornado II · Checotah, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N158TX · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ostentatious display.
- [NTSB CEN12LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA179.md): Skeeter 1M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N1111V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach as he was executing a turn to provide spacing between his airplane and an airplane on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA101.md): Piper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N999RR · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…
- [NTSB CEN11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA353.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N224RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA300.md): Dahlman-Dower Tailwind W-8 · Elk City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2011 · N7804C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane that was equipped for flight in visual meteorological conditions only, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disoriented and loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N8320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA075.md): Hawker-Beechcraft A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N314DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA199.md): Cessna 172 · Lawton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2010 · N12614 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the severity of both pilots' injuries was the lack of available shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB CEN10FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA130.md): Beech C24R · Bristow, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N63713 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N72TN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA281.md): Cessna 551 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2009 · N740JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA247.md): Cessna 182T · Stigler, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N1491D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA237.md): Cessna 320D · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4165T · Substantial damage
  > The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground.
- [NTSB DFW08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA208.md): Groom Sparrow Hawk · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N167SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent flight instruction prior to the flight.
- [NTSB DEN08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA126.md): Cessna 152 · Mc Alester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N6293H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 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 DFW08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA121.md): Tromsness Enterprises Turbine LE · Miami, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N747CT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident included his extensive use of medications and/or his multiple medical conditions and the failure of the FAA to follow up on his reported medication…

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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" = 'OK' 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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