# 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 ANC25LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA109.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotlik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N3816M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA277.md): Lawson Thomas O Lancair Super ES · Mount Hamilton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 12, 2025 · N905ET · Destroyed
  > On September 12, 2025, about 1421 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Super ES, N905ET, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mount Hamilton, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN25LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA385.md): Quicksilver MX II · Rossville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction.
- [NTSB ERA25LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA338.md): Bell 206 · Monroe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 10, 2025 · N992MR · Destroyed
  > On September 10, 2025, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206, N992MR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Monroe, Geogia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ANC25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA103.md): Piper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA369.md): Zodiac CH 650B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N22LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA336.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N231LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.
- [NTSB GAA25WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA254.md): Bell 412 · Guadarranque reservoir, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 5, 2025 · EC-MRK
- [NTSB GAA25WA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA251.md): Mooney M20J · Norrtälje, Sweden · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 5, 2025 · SE-GXI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA366.md): Beech P35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 5, 2025 · N463T · Destroyed
  > On September 5, 2025, about 0623 mountain daylight time, a Beech P35 airplane, N463T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Englewood, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor were both fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA332.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2025 · N336SC · Substantial damage
  > On September 4, 2025, about 1418 eastern daylight time, a Czech Sport Aircraft Sportcruiser, N336SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fryeburg, Maine. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA272.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Jamesburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2025 · N15WJ · Substantial damage
  > On August 31, 2025, about 1100 Pacific daylight time, an American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon 177, N3357T, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Jamesburg, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor…
- [NTSB GAA25WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA261.md): Skystar Kitfox · Casey, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 31, 2025 · C-GMFA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA100.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N5267X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA381.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2025 · N505GR · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer flight instructor’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and a proper descent rate during a demonstrated hover out of ground effect (HOGE) autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer flight…
- [NTSB ERA25LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA320.md): Cessna 170B · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N170JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA334.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2025 · N171PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA324.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2025 · N654CD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control during the approach and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB WPR25LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA250.md): De Havilland DHC-6-300 · San Celmente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 11, 2025 · N344CS · Substantial damage
  > On August 11, 2025, at 1130 Pacific daylight time, a De Havilland DHC-6-300, N344CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at San Clemente Island, California. The 2 pilots and 16 passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA314.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2025 · N502WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and go-around with variable wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB WPR25FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA240.md): Beech 300 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N534AW · Destroyed
  > On August 5, 2025, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Beech 300, N534AW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chinle, Arizona. The pilot, co-pilot and two medical crew members were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA25LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA290.md): Gary W Lewinski Sonex · Tellico Plains, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N67BG · Substantial damage
  > On August 5, 2025, about 1131 eastern daylight time, a Lewinski Sonex, N67BG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14?Code…
- [NTSB WPR25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA239.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ponderosa Pines, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N750GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.
- [NTSB CEN25LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA302.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Taylor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N4684S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper judgement to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight…
- [NTSB WPR25LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA235.md): Cessna 180J · Kamiah, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2025 · N52175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR25FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA233.md): Cessna 152 · Hornell, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N6125B · Destroyed
  > On August 1, 2025, about 1859 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N6125B was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hornell, New York. The student pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB GAA25WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA236.md): Bell 206 · Ontario, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 1, 2025 · C-GGAS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA296.md): Helms Richard Lancair IVP · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 30, 2025 · N49BX · Destroyed
  > On July 30, 2025, at 1046 eastern daylight time, a Lancair IVP airplane, N49BX, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB WPR25FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA225.md): Mooney M20J · Nampa, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2025 · N5764H · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2025, about 1741 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N5764H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nampa, Idaho. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA224.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Pacific Grove, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2025 · N8796R · Substantial damage
  > On July 26, 2025, about 2237 Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N8976R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pacific Grove, California. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB GAA25WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA219.md): Piper PA31 · Deer Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 26, 2025 · C-GYYP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA079.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 25, 2025 · N5050R · Substantial damage
  > On July 25, 2025, about 0916 Alaska daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N5050R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dillingham, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA25WA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA217.md): Kaman K-Max · Siviez, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 23, 2025 · HB-ZAO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA227.md): Hartline J Bon Hartline Kitfox III · Logan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2025 · N422K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in variable wind and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB GAA25WA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA244.md): ProMecc Aerosapce Freccia FG · Azzano Mella, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jul 22, 2025 · I-E607 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA279.md): Dyke Delta JD-2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2025 · N71AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA25LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA275.md): Piper PA28 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2025 · N4187U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s excessing pitch attitude during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN25FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA270.md): Van's RV-14 · Lowell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2025 · N21KL · Destroyed
  > On July 21, 2025, about 1627 eastern daylight time, a Van’s Aircraft RV-14A airplane, N21KL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lowell, Michigan. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA272.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Lititz, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 20, 2025 · N819MA · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2025, about 0800 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian airplane, N819MA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The pilot was the sole person on board and was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN25LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA260.md): Cessna A185F · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · N888DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CEN25LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA256.md): Farrington Twinstar · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2025 · N45CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.
- [NTSB CEN25LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA251.md): Scott Vincin Just Acft Highlander · Mancos, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2025 · N970SV · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s reduced climb performance during takeoff in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA267.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Inlet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2025 · N67RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA241.md): Cessna 177 · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N29342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA238.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N646MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA065.md): Cessna 180J · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 5, 2025 · N52009 · Substantial damage
  > On July 5, 2025, about 1430 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180J airplane, N52009, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near King Salmon, Alaska. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured and one passenger sustained minor…
- [NTSB CEN25LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA237.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pecos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2025 · N992TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA25LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA256.md): Kyle Koncak Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2025 · N508K · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s failure to remove an improvised gust lock which resulted in a loss of aircraft control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB ANC25LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA067.md): Rockwell International 690B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2025 · N690AX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff resulting in a gear-up landing on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from within the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR25FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA197.md): Evolution Revolt · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N774RS · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2025, about 1313 Pacific daylight time, an Evolution Aircraft REVOLT weight shift control aircraft (commonly called a trike), N774RS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mount Vernon, Washington. The pilot was fatally…

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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=4

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