# 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 CEN20WA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA426.md): Cirrus SR22 · Le Chevillotte, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 28, 2020 · N918SE · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA319.md): Cessna T182 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2020 · N157RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA430.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2020 · N920X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent loss of aircraft control, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe during the spin recovery.
- [NTSB ERA20LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA336.md): Cessna 172 · La Grange, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2020 · N5439E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA20LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA330.md): Piper PA25 · Floral City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2020 · N6106Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a tree while flying towards the rising sun during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a collision with the tree and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR20LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA323.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Chemehuevi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N509CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an approach with a gusting variable wind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA139.md): Cessna 172 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2020 · N9056K · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA329.md): Cessna 182 · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N2601Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN20WA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA409.md): Pitts S1 · Kulmbach, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 20, 2020 · N25LM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA415.md): Cessna 170 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N4019V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted a loss of lateral control and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA402.md): Piper PA46 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N236KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a…
- [NTSB WPR20LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA310.md): Vans RV4 · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N250LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during initial climb due to distraction, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20WA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA408.md): Raven Aircraft Corppration Raven · Moosburg an der Isar, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2020 · N651RA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA400.md): Safari S · Red Bud, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N60WD · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA399.md): Vans RV9 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N94KJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a visual approach in dark night conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience at night.
- [NTSB CEN20CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA406.md): Pik PIK-20D · Union, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N32C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance…
- [NTSB ERA20LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA323.md): Cessna 182 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N234ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.
- [NTSB CEN20CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA404.md): Cubcrafters CC11 · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N55JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA396.md): Piper PA46 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2020 · N972DD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the instructor pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB GAA20WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA137.md): Rans S6 · Lasne, Belgium · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2020 · 62-ALK · Destroyed
  > The government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a RANS S6 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA20LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA315.md): Vans RV9 · Steinhatchee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N4889R · Destroyed
  > The failure of the air traffic controller to provide hazardous weather information to the pilot, resulting in the flight’s encounter with strong updraft conditions, an inflight loss of airplane control, and an in-flight breakup. Contributing was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN20LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA389.md): Champion 8KCAB · Groton, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2020 · N83DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR20LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA303.md): Navion B · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2020 · N37C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt turn after takeoff at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA20WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Roskilde, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 10, 2020 · OY-LUN · No damage
- [NTSB ERA20LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA314.md): Zenair CH750 Cruzer · Boaz, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N656BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into an area of low clouds.
- [NTSB ERA20LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA312.md): Quad City Challenger · Sweetwater, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N56906 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA20CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA319.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Kenansville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N57AN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA309.md): Piper PA28 · McMinnville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2020 · N4166Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure in a cylinder, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN20LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA383.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Henderson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N373VU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA379.md): Cirrus SR22 · Chester, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N733CD · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA20CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA307.md): Cessna 170 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N170JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA375.md): Titan Mustang T-51 · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2020 · N153JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA20LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA305.md): Piper PA20 · Luray, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N7323K · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA086.md): Piper PA 14 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N4214H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA20CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA300.md): Cessna 182 · Millington, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N3707U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land.
- [NTSB ANC20CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA091.md): Cessna A185 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N107L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA20CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA303.md): Zenith CH601 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2020 · N354DM · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA20WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA134.md): Beech 35 · Teresina, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2020 · PT-AFN · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 35 airplane that occurred on August 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR20WA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA292.md): Cessna 172 · Springs, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2020 · ZE-OET · Substantial damage
  > The government of South Africa has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna 172 airplane that occurred on August 26, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…
- [NTSB GAA20WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA132.md): Aviamilano Falco F8L · Sibari, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 26, 2020 · I-CAVL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA365.md): Cessna T210 · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2020 · N64EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC20CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA088.md): Cessna 180 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N9128T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA087.md): Piper PA22 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff in shifting winds from a remote unimproved gravel bar, which resulted in a failure to attain an airspeed suitable for flight and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA354.md): Lancair Lancair Super ES · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2020 · N997S · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA352.md): Beech 200 · Rockford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N198DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA280.md): Arrow-Falcon Exporters UH-1H · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2020 · N711GH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the helicopter due to a hydraulic system failure for reasons that could not be fully determined due to the thermal destruction from the postimpact fire.
- [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 CEN20LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA336.md): Cirrus SR22 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N949CG · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff. The source of the in-flight fire or the reason for the loss of airplane control could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA270.md): Piper PA 14 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N91449 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct a steep departure at a high-density altitude and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climb, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN20LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA338.md): Cessna A185F · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N5418E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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=26

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