# 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 ERA17LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA229.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Dillwyn, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N272WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a grass airstrip that was of insufficient length for landing, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA17FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA226.md): Luscombe 8 · Remsen, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N45851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for him to recover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA421.md): Aviat A 1 · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N368HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to landing with sun glare and downdraft conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing in a ravine short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA379.md): American General Acft AG5 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N321MW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA231.md): Cessna 152 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N49453 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights.
- [NTSB ERA17FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA223.md): Slip Stream Genesis · Linesville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N3449 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climbing turn after takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA250.md): North American T-28A · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N9103F · Destroyed
  > Controlled descent into terrain due to engine issues, the reason for which could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA139.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2 912 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N492XB · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while demonstrating a spiral dive, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's decision to demonstrate a spiral dive maneuver at an altitude that…
- [NTSB ERA17FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA222.md): Piper PA23 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N44HJ · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with severe convective activity, spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.…
- [NTSB CEN17FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA249.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Monticello, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N62JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly with his large dog in the two-seat, light sport airplane, and the dog's likely contact with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and a subsequent aerodynamic stall when the…
- [NTSB CEN17FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA248.md): Cessna 421C · Catawba, WI · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N2655B · Destroyed
  > A loss of control and subsequent in-flight breakup for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA402.md): Bell 206 · Uniontown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N60KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from power lines, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA375.md): Urbanczyk Miroslaw Radio Flyer · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N385MU · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from residential buildings and trees in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA220.md): Nunley KR2 · Baker, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N269HJ · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA216.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2017 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR17FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA134.md): Jordan John RV7 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2017 · N731RV · Destroyed
  > The inflight overstress separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder during flight which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was an inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA17CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA370.md): Aero-Ace CE 1 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N473CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA243.md): Piper L4 · Liberecký, Czechia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2017 · OM-M038 · Destroyed
  > On June 25, 2017, at 1200 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper L4, OM-M038, impacted terrain after takeoff from Hodkovice Airport (LKHD), Liberecký, Czech Republic. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger sustained…
- [NTSB GAA17CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA368.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus 2B · Bishop, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2017 · N21TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering over rising mountainous terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA360.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2017 · N700LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane under transmission lines while maneuvering at low altitude in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA357.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N88237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of pitch control during the initial climb and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA356.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Matagorda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N901KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an agricultural flight in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA237.md): Amateur Construction Kolb Firefly · Luffenhall, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2017 · G-CEPN
  > On June 20, 2017, about 0920 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Kolb Firefly ultralite, British registration G-CEPN, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Newell Lane, Luffenhall, Hertfordshire, England. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was…
- [NTSB WPR17FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA128.md): Prescot E. Wilkie RV-3 · Payette, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2017 · N177TT · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure of the left wing due to the owner's use of improper hardware and his improper assembly of the airplane, which reduced the strength of the left wing and resulted in its subsequent failure following a sharp pullup maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA033.md): Piper PA 12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2017 · N4018H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the external load, which resulted in the load shifting during flight, interference with the water rudder cable, and a subsequent loss of control
- [NTSB GAA17CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA342.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N915AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA232.md): Bell-Tellijohn 47G · Hastings, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N90529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA340.md): Sportine Aviacija LAK 12 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N4206N · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch during an aerotow takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA338.md): Piper PA 28 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N33764 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain crosswind correction during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA227.md): Beech E 90 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N48TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA337.md): Cessna 172 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N33FM · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to perform a go-around during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to brief the student pilot on the positive transfer of…
- [NTSB GAA17CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA351.md): Cessna 172 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2017 · N99HV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect control application during landing after a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed action to perform a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA334.md): Piper PA28R · Geneva, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N32088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing on the left edge of the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB WPR17FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA120.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N4871L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA210.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N601HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing to a dolly.
- [NTSB ERA17FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA195.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N21WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, properly correct for left yaw, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial…
- [NTSB GAA17CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA319.md): Magnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · Chapman, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N600US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the takeoff climb in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA211.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Muskoka, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2017 · C-GZSW · Destroyed
  > On June 2, 2017, at 2113 coordinated universal time, a Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, C-GZSW, was destroyed on impact with terrain after takeoff from Muskoka Airport (CYQA), Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. After takeoff, the pilot attempted to return to the airport, and…
- [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the…
- [NTSB WPR17LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA112.md): Cessna 175 · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N6832D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment…
- [NTSB WPR17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA108.md): Piper PA 30 · Haines, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N7376Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to turn toward the inoperative engine after conducting a low-level pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform the flight and the engine…
- [NTSB GAA17CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA322.md): Piper PA28 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5544J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB ANC17FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA026.md): Arctic S 1B2 · Salcha, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N57AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in high winds, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the…
- [NTSB WPR17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA107.md): Schleicher ASW 28 18E · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N63KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA197.md): Aerotek Pitts S 2A · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N67PN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during a low-level aerobatic maneuver; the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA17FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA190.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2017 · N62UP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA303.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N708PV · Substantial damage
  > The prospective pilot’s improper landing flare and the pilot’s delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA196.md): Piper J3C · Chetek, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N35132 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding the critical angle of attack and a subsequent 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
```

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