# 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 CEN20LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA339.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Gober, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2020 · N467SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a power-off stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to properly monitor the student pilot during the stall recovery.
- [NTSB WPR20CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA266.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Grover, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2020 · N298WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a pilot-induced spin conducted during a flight test, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA282.md): Piper PA32 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2020 · N4817S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA21WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA004.md): Vans RV7 · Little Bassetts Farm, Bentwood, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 9, 2020 · G-CGJN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN20LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA328.md): Bell 206 · Marathon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2020 · N284S · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA258.md): Cessna T210 · Hanna, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N761RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB ERA20CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA283.md): Beech 36 · Murray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2020 · N312LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB GAA20WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA128.md): Rans S6 · Heathfield East Sussex, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2020 · G-BUWK · Destroyed
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a RANS S6 airplane that occurred on August 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA20LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA272.md): Piper PA 30 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N7750Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control and lack of climb performance shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA320.md): Cessna A188 · Memphis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2020 · N90834 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not remove the rudder gust lock during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA245.md): Cessna 337 · Ennis, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2020 · N337V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting an evasive maneuver from a boxed canyon, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s…
- [NTSB ERA20LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA262.md): Beech F33 · Malbis, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2020 · N3156W · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart in deteriorating weather conditions, which led to restricted visibility and the pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the pilot’s poor decision-making was…
- [NTSB ERA20CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA269.md): Cessna 172 · Hudson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2020 · N6705E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA308.md): Maule MXT7 · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2020 · N772TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting to avoid a deer during landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR20LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA238.md): Piper PA32R · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N7677C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane’s speed during takeoff near the airplane’s maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and led to an aerodynamic stall, loss…
- [NTSB GAA20WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA130.md): Cessna 208 · Holbox, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 25, 2020 · XA-FTG · Substantial damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 208 airplane that occurred on July 25, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [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 CEN20CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA310.md): Champion 7GCBC · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N86614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-level pass, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack that caused an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR20LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA237.md): Vans Vans RV-8 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N138PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN20LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA304.md): Brantly B2B · Monrovia, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N383ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA229.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2020 · N846JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the flaps which resulted in the airplane settling back onto the runway, contacting it hard, and veering off the runway.
- [NTSB GAA20WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA118.md): Robinson R44 · Thorburn Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2020 · C-FPBL · Substantial damage
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on July 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR20LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA224.md): Hiller UH 12D · Mehama, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2020 · N2297W · Destroyed
  > An in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade due to fatigue cracking and overstress, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA20CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA252.md): Furlong CA-6 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N12LF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR20CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N9559D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA216.md): Schleicher ASW27 · Ely, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N167TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control while maneuvering near a mountain ridge in downdrafts and dry microbursts at an altitude that precluded recovery.
- [NTSB WPR20CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA221.md): Quickie Q2 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N85BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to accomplish performance calculations for the atmospheric…
- [NTSB CEN20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA273.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N708AC · Destroyed
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA278.md): Grumman G164 · Springfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N6917K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of visibility in the cockpit due to foam created by the chemicals loaded in the hopper, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the combining of chemicals known to produce foam and the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB CEN20LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA270.md): Cessna 188 · Pembina, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2020 · C-GWWE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an aerial spray turnaround in high crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR20CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA217.md): Cessna 182 · Absarokee, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N7726M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA211.md): Bell UH1H · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed
  > A flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA20WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA122.md): Robinson R22 · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2020 · PR-OEA · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R22 helicopter that occurred on July 06, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA20CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA240.md): Piper PA28R · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N3725T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA266.md): Lancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N444TW · Destroyed
  > The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA205.md): Beech 23 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N8868M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ANC20LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA064.md): Piper PA22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N3604A · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Alpine, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N6929H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering in a canyon, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA259.md): Sopwith Type 9400 · Van Alstyne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N5539 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of aileron control due to movement of a control connector.
- [NTSB CEN20LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA286.md): Robinson R44 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N7511D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while in flight due to corrosion of engine components, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA201.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2020 · N263R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA20WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA119.md): Pilatus PC12 · Nice, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2020 · LX-JFD · Substantial damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PILATUS PC12 airplane that occurred on June 30, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA231.md): Air Tractor AT502 · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N42190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with vegetation and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA197.md): Robinson R44 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N7530B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA253.md): Beech 23 · Davenport, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N18873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA127.md): Cessna 150 · Cancun, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 26, 2020 · XB-PPF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA194.md): Cessna 182 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and…
- [NTSB GAA20WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA114.md): Cessna TU206 · Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 23, 2020 · XB-PWE · Destroyed
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA TU206 airplane that occurred on June 23, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR20WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA186.md): Bell 206 · Gauteng, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2020 · ZT-RHC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA234.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N1532H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control. Contributing was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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=27

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