# 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 WPR21FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA321.md): Cessna 182H · Bountiful, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N8477S · Destroyed
  > The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their…
- [NTSB ANC21LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA073.md): Cessna 208 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N97HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unexpected encounter with supercooled liquid droplets (SLD), which resulted in a loss of control due to ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident were: (1) the pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions,…
- [NTSB ANC21LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA071.md): Piper PA-14 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2021 · N4226H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB WPR21LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA320.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2021 · N226WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s improper application of forward cyclic in a low rotor rpm condition and the instructor’s delayed remediation, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA387.md): Six Chuter Skye Ryder · Harrison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N1264A · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA318.md): Pitts 12 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2021 · N112JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an inverted flat spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN21FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA364.md): Cessna 210H · Melbourne, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2021 · N5940F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA363.md): Rotary RAF2000 · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect trim system installation, which resulted in a loss of gyroplane control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA360.md): Mooney M20M · Victoria, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N9156Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB GAA21WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA206.md): Comco Ikarus Ikarus C42 · Gelnhausen, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 6, 2021 · D-MGZZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA320.md): Cessna 172 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N5412D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA345.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hartford, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N42522 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a simulated engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries…
- [NTSB WPR21FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA298.md): Cessna 150 · Banning, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA21WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA189.md): Aerospool WT10 · Sheparivtsi Village, Ukraine · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jul 28, 2021 · UR-PAMA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG21WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA048.md): FK-Aircraft FK14 Polaris · Val Vibrata, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 28, 2021 · D-MMLM
- [NTSB WPR21FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA288.md): Borom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N966EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an…
- [NTSB WPR21FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA286.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 26, 2021 · N605TR · Destroyed
  > The first officer’s (FO’s) improper decision to attempt to salvage an unstabilized approach by executing a steep left turn to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, and the captain’s failure to intervene after recognizing the FO’s erroneous action,…
- [NTSB WPR21LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA311.md): Cessna 172N · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N728KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR21FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA283.md): Siai-Marchetti SM-1019B · Lewiston, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N28U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check…
- [NTSB CEN21LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA337.md): Piper PA18 · Larimore, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N83411 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA335.md): Cessna 150F · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N7893F · Substantial damage
  > The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA296.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2021 · N315JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA187.md): Sikorsky S76 · Soehanah, South China Sea,, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 20, 2021 · PK-TVY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA339.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · West Liberty, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2021 · N983HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a wire while maneuvering at low altitude during an aerial application flight, resulting in a collision with the wire.
- [NTSB ANC21LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA062.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2021 · N68080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the floatplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA21WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA178.md): Piper PA28 · Steinenbronn, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 17, 2021 · D-EKFB · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA181.md): Cessna 150 · Marcos Paz, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 16, 2021 · LV-JFK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG21WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA047.md): Tecnam P2008 · Vardi, India · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 16, 2021 · VT-BRP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA289.md): Piper PA-23 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N776MC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA320.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 14, 2021 · N2801T · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight under a thunderstorm, where he encountered reduced visibility due to heavy precipitation, resulting in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN21FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA314.md): PZL Mielec M18 · Seiling, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 12, 2021 · N9310R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s in-flight loss of control due to the structural failure of a wing fitting and separation of the outboard wing section. Also causal were the inadequate wing fitting inspections, which failed to detect the initial corrosion and crack before it…
- [NTSB WPR21LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA269.md): Cessna 172R · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N996RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function.
- [NTSB WPR21FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA266.md): Beech C90 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N3688P · Destroyed
  > The failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.…
- [NTSB WPR21FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA265.md): North Wing Mustang · Albany, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control after a low-level turn with a bank angle that exceeded the manufacturer’s operating limitations.
- [NTSB CEN21LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA315.md): Cessna 421C · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N66NC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of performance for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA432.md): Bell 206L-3 · Berlin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N170AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter with a stuck skid, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN21FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA304.md): Focke-Wulf FWP-149D · Killeen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N9145 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight mounting lobe, which resulted in a counterweight separation and catastrophic secondary damage to the engine drivetrain. Contributing to the accident was the mislabeled…
- [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 WPR21FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA258.md): Cessna 172R · Missoula, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N2388L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN21FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA299.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lamoni, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N123RE · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.
- [NTSB CEN21FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA297.md): Earthstar Gull 2000 · Curtiss, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1712L · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions with dense fog and low clouds, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-imposed…
- [NTSB WPR21LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA257.md): Wheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N43KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA156.md): Bell 212 · Evansburg, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 29, 2021 · C-GYHQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA274.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N25513 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA21LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA272.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N147AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inflight loss of control while conducting a hovering maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA21LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA271.md): Cessna 150 · Bentleyville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N22307 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA050.md): Cessna A185F · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N8216J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA243.md): Feraca Edward M Searey LSX · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2021 · N62EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a house.
- [NTSB CEN21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA292.md): Curnutt Elton E SKY Ranger B · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2021 · N7714E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.

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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."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?page=22

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