# 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. Page 50 of 101 · 5,011 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN16LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA245.md): Evolution Revo · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N20EV · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing as a result of his failure to adjust the electric trim to the proper position for landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA335.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S 6S · Richwood, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N95669 · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during an initial climb of an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA336.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N152L · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA339.md): Hughes 269B · Princeton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2016 · N941BD · Substantial damage > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain pitch and directional control, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a rollover. - [NTSB WPR16FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA126.md): Piper PA 23-150 · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N1270P · Destroyed > The failure of the left engine due to water contamination and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain single-engine minimum control airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total and recent… - [NTSB ERA16CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA246.md): Mooney M20 · Clifton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N3877H · Substantial damage > The flight's encounter with unforecast extreme turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and structural damage. - [NTSB CEN16LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA230.md): Glaeser Nieuport 11 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N124TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's diverted attention during the approach for the precautionary landing, which resulted in low airspeed, an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the control system… - [NTSB GAA16CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA326.md): Schweizer G 164 · Cummings, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N36333 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate rate of descent while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, short of the runway. - [NTSB ANC16RA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16RA037.md): Cirrus SR20 · Muan, South Korea · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2016 · HL1210 · Destroyed > On June 17, 2016, about 1515 local time, a Cirrus SR20 airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1210, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following a loss of control while on approach to Muan International Airport, Republic of Korea. The flight… - [NTSB CEN16FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA224.md): Cessna 320E · Creede, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2016 · N777GY · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and engine test-runs of both engines revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or… - [NTSB GAA16CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA385.md): Rockwell International 114 · Munday, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2016 · N5814N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, runway excursion, collision with a fence, and substantial damage. - [NTSB WPR16FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA124.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N4SU · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear. - [NTSB GAA16CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA306.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 150 · York, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N319RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with a peach tree(s). - [NTSB ERA16FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA208.md): Mooney M20E · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N7830V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA16CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA211.md): Piper PA-28 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N9297J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN16LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA228.md): Cessna 172S · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N21767 · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN16FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA214.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Marion, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N508AJ · Destroyed > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed while executing a simulated engine failure and landing maneuver, which resulted in the wing's critical angle of attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB GAA16CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA300.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Moundsville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N323TC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN16FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA212.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wishek, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N6223W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to… - [NTSB CEN16FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA211.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Houston, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N4252G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper go-around procedure that did not ensure that the airplane was at a safe airspeed before raising the flaps, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and spin into… - [NTSB GAA16LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA329.md): Mini Max 1200 · Batesville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart without obtaining flight training in the… - [NTSB GAA16CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA293.md): Bell 47G · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N25LB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage. - [NTSB GAA16CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA296.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Cahokia/St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N931SH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and his failure to remain vigilant as the helicopter entered the weathercock stability region, in gusting wind conditions, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness and ground impact. - [NTSB GAA16CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA291.md): Billy Amerson Stol CH 750 · Manning, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N80XY · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a fence and trees. - [NTSB CEN16FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA209.md): Pruss Richard S Kitfox IV · De Smet, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N921RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a steep turn at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. - [NTSB CEN16LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA208.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Ropesville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N10325 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. - [NTSB GAA16CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA279.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N441JL · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's incorrect action of interfering with the flight controls and failure to comply with the flight instructor's commands, which resulted in a loss of lateral bank control and a rollover. - [NTSB ERA16WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA207.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Corumbaiba, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 29, 2016 · PT-CFE · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA197.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Warner, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N80RK · Substantial damage > An encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN16LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA197.md): Cessna 501 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N804ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss of cabin pressurization. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the air conditioning system's… - [NTSB CEN16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA193.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cozad, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4234Z · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA116.md): Cessna 182 · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N2007X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic… - [NTSB ERA16LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA191.md): Sikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N925PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans. - [NTSB ERA16WA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA321.md): Vans RV7 · Cordoba, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2016 · LV-X566 · Destroyed > On May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The… - [NTSB WPR16FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA112.md): North American AT 6 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N3198G · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to return to the departure airport due to an unspecified in-flight emergency for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was… - [NTSB ERA16WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA205.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Unai, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2016 · PR-TAC · Substantial damage > On May 17, 2016, about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-TAC, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while crop dusting near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial… - [NTSB ERA16FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA186.md): Piper PA28 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N7031R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to allow the passenger to attempt a landing, which resulted in a loss of control during landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the separation of the deteriorated shoulder… - [NTSB GAA16CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA244.md): Schleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N19VT · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA234.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N463C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and lateral bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA235.md): Cessna 182P · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N58625 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in variable direction and gusting wind conditions, resulting in a landing off the side of the runway and impact with a drainage culvert. - [NTSB ERA16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA184.md): Globe GC 1B · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N78193 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when it encountered a wind gust during climbout. - [NTSB WPR16LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA110.md): Seguin Quickie · Mojave, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N68TQ · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA16CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA232.md): Piper PA 12 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2016 · N3506M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane's subsequent impact with a fence during an attempted aborted landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA227.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2016 · N326JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the maximum crosswind component during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA16CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA229.md): Waco Classic YMF · Pace, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N119SW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his excessive pitch attitude at low airspeed during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and consequent ground impact. - [NTSB GAA16CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA228.md): Beech C23 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N6566R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA179.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Critz, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N43363 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA221.md): Stinson 108 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N8068K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway excursion, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN16WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA176.md): Rans S12 · Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2016 · D-MOHA · Destroyed > On May 6, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-12, D-MOHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after a loss of control during the initial climb from Loan Airport, Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=51 ## 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=50 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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