# 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. Page 1 of 101 · 5,002 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA27LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA008.md): Zielke Ronald W Zenith 750 · Marysville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Investigation open · Oct 14, 2026 · N203RZ - [NTSB CEN27FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27FA016.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Investigation open · Oct 14, 2026 · N931TT - [NTSB WPR27FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA015.md): Bertling Courtney MXL-2 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Investigation open · Oct 12, 2026 · N947BX - [NTSB CEN26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA327.md): Haberman Habercraft · Pelican Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2026 · N10516 · Substantial damage > On September 27, 2026, about 1720 central daylight time, a Haberman Habercraft airplane, N10516, was substantially damaged during an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA325.md): EXP PA-18 Replica · Buffalo, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2026 · N43LK · Substantial damage > On September 27, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time, an experimental PA-18 Replica airplane, N43LK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Buffalo, Minnesota. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger was… - [NTSB WPR26LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA360.md): Cessna A185F · Livingston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N185BZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA355.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Investigation open · Sep 24, 2026 · N12DF - [NTSB ERA26FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA338.md): Reed Julian Estill RV-4 · Albertville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 15, 2026 · N469TW · Substantial damage > On September 15, 2026, about 0620 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RV-4, N469TW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Albertville, Alabama. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB WPR26LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA344.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Nibbe, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 14, 2026 · N96888 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA317.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 13, 2026 · N7527L · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA329.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ludlow, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 6, 2026 · N7653F · Destroyed > On September 5, 2026, about 2105 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N7653F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ludlow, Massachusetts. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA26FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA326.md): Maclura Evolution · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 3, 2026 · N305PV · Destroyed > On September 3, 2026, about 0815 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Evolution airplane, N305PV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Tampa, Florida. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB WPR26LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA322.md): Krugh Patrick M Steen Skybolt · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 28, 2026 · N43PK · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA313.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2026 · N979SH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low hover over a grass area, which resulted in left skid contact with the ground and a dynamic rollover to the left. - [NTSB CEN26LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA299.md): Cessna 150M · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 22, 2026 · N3103V · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA300.md): Cessna T206H · Marble, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2026 · N464PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the final approach in variable and gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were localized wind effects associated with mountainous terrain and with nearby convective activity. - [NTSB CEN26LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA294.md): Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2.5 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N984TP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly stow the motor in preparation for approach and landing that resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB ERA26FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA294.md): Bachem Fritz M Avid Mark IV · Arp, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2026 · N77FB · Substantial damage > On August 9, 2026, at about 1655 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Avid Mark IV, N77FB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arp, Texas. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA282.md): Pzl-Bielsko B1-PW-5 · Briggs, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N105WS · Substantial damage > On August 6, 2026, about 1538 central daylight time, a PZL-Bielsko B1-PW-5 glider, N105WS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Briggs, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN26FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA280.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bethany, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 4, 2026 · N8422P · Destroyed > On August 4, 2026, about 1839 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N8422P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bethany, Missouri. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal… - [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 CEN26LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA274.md): Cessna A188B · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2026 · N731CQ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR26LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA267.md): Rans S7 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 18, 2026 · N6133M · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA257.md): Luscombe 8A · Canton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 14, 2026 · N1164K · Substantial damage > On July 14, 2026, sometime between 1252 and 1356 CDT, a Luscombe 8A, N1164K, was substantially damaged when it crashed in a field near Canton, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA254.md): Tag Aviation PTY Titanium Explorer · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 13, 2026 · N665TE · Substantial damage > On July 13, 2026, about 800 mountain daylight time, a Tag Aviation Pty Ltd Titanium Explorer gyrocopter, N665TE was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Larkspur, Colorado. The pilot passed away in the hospital five days after the… - [NTSB ERA26FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA269.md): Cessna 182 · Piseco, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed > On July 12, 2026, about 1909 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N43TB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Piseco, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91… - [NTSB CEN26FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA247.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Silver Jack Reservoir, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N40HX · Substantial damage > On July 12, 2026, about 1705 mountain daylight time, a Kaman Aerospace Corporation K-1200 (K-MAX) helicopter, N40HX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Silver Jack Reservoir, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB ERA26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA272.md): Cessna 170B · Hartwell, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2026 · N1838C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusty and variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR26LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA243.md): Valerie Westedt Zenith Zodiac 650B · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 5, 2026 · N452VC · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA244.md): Cassutt Iiim · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N45889 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent… - [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 GAA26WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA241.md): Cirrus SR22 · Neropolis, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2026 · PR-RRC · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA26FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA252.md): Piper PA24 · Hazen, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 28, 2026 · N6852P · Destroyed > On June 28, 2026, about 1317 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6852P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hazen, North Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB CEN26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA238.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Winona, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 26, 2026 · N912CV · Substantial damage > On June 25, 2026, about 2000 central daylight time, an Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd Edge Xt-912-L weight-shift-control light sport aircraft, N912CV was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) Winona,… - [NTSB GAA26WA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA239.md): Supermarine Spitfire · Muluckine, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 24, 2026 · VH-SFX · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA234.md): Bell 47G-2 · Troy, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 22, 2026 · N65520 · Substantial damage > On June 22, 2026, about 1840 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-2 helicopter, N65520, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Troy, Missouri. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB WPR26FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA223.md): Comp Air CA6-WB · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2026 · N82BT · Destroyed > On June 20, 2026, about 0846 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA6-WB, N82BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nicholasville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated… - [NTSB ERA26FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA241.md): Cessna 177RG · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 17, 2026 · N7637V · Substantial damage > On June 17, 2026, about 1215 central daylight time, a Cessna 177RG, N7637V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morrison, Tennessee. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB CEN26FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA224.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Butler, MO · Accident · 12 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 14, 2026 · N221BN · Destroyed > On June 14, 2026, about 1125 central daylight time, a Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL airplane, N221BN, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Butler, Missouri. The pilot and 11 passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as… - [NTSB CEN26FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA222.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Wheelers Mill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 11, 2026 · N858SD · Destroyed > On June 11, 2026, about 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR20 airplane, N858SD, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wheelers Mill, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB ANC26LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA052.md): Timothy G Tarris Early Bird Jenny · Lamar, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 10, 2026 · N522VT · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA236.md): Cub Crafters CC19-215 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2026 · N69NX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing attempt which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA26FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA230.md): Cessna 150 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 6, 2026 · N156KA · Substantial damage > On June 6, 2026, about 1458 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N156KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), Kissimmee, Florida. The commercial pilot and student pilot were seriously injured.… - [NTSB WPR26LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA212.md): Cessna P210N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 5, 2026 · N54CC · Substantial damage > On June 5, 2026, about 1130 mountain daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N54CC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Dona Ana County International Jetport Airport (DNA), Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The pilot and 2 passengers were… - [NTSB ERA26LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA240.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2026 · N5081Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN26LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA217.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 2, 2026 · N113CX · Substantial damage > On June 2, 2026, at 0837 central daylight time, an AutoGyro Cavalon gyroplane, N113CX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coffeyville, Kansas. The pilot was not injured. The gyroplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR26LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA214.md): Mooney M20J · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 31, 2026 · N555ED · Substantial damage > On May 31, 2026, at 1515 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N555ED, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N90932 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an… - [NTSB ERA26FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA214.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 26, 2026 · N8656L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > On May 26, 2026, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N8656L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saratoga Springs, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA201.md): American AA1 · Cowley, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2026 · N6440L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=2 ## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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