# 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 53 of 101 · 5,011 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA043.md): Beech A36TC · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2015 · N7FG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning to join the final approach leg of the airport traffic pattern with full airplane-nose-up trim, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an… - [NTSB WPR16FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA029.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N711BE · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp… - [NTSB ERA16FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA044.md): Beech F33A · North Salem, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N9318Q · Destroyed > A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical deficiencies. - [NTSB ERA16WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA047.md): Cessna 402B · Choco, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2015 · HK4981G · Destroyed > On November 17, 2015, about 1550 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 402B, Colombian registration HK4981G, was destroyed when it descended and impacted the ground in a residential area, during takeoff from Acandi Airport (SKAD), Choco, Colombia. The pilot… - [NTSB CEN16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA042.md): Cessna 182G · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. - [NTSB GAA16CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA050.md): Cessna 182Q · Bowstring, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N717AT · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with a wind sock and terrain. - [NTSB CEN16LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA039.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Alpine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N449MC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a descent from which he was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight at or near the helicopter's… - [NTSB ERA16WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA037.md): Cessna 650 · Guarda-Mor, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2015 · PT-WQH · Destroyed > On November 10, 2015, at 2030 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 650 Citation VII, Brazilian registration PT-WQH, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain near Guarda-mor… - [NTSB CEN16WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA041.md): Cessna 182 · Parry Sound, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2015 · C-GKNZ · Destroyed > On November 10, 2015, at 0020 universal coordinated time, a Canadian registered Cessna 182H airplane, C-GKNZ, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (CNK4), Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and passenger were… - [NTSB ERA16FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA035.md): Cessna 441 · Climax, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N164GP · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by the combined effects of multiple medications and drugs. - [NTSB CEN16FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA034.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N752C · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the turn back to the airport after takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired… - [NTSB GAA16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA046.md): U-Fly-It Aerolite 103 · Midland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane’s center of gravity aft of its limit, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA060.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N639ME · Substantial damage > The inadequate securing of the wheeled fire extinguisher's cover which resulted in it being blown off of the fire extinguisher and ingested into the helicopter's fenestron during takeoff, resulting in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA16FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA032.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2015 · N57WV · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA16FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA031.md): Flight Design Ctls · Queens, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2015 · N622BT · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, over water with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with the water. - [NTSB GAA16CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA045.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2015 · N21496 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to remove the tension applied to the cyclic before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the tail rotor striking the ground. - [NTSB DCA16RA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA014.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 609 · Tronzano Vercellese, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2015 · N609AG · Destroyed > import - [NTSB ERA16LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA028.md): Schumacher Lancair Super ES · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N817PR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after encountering convective shower activity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather. - [NTSB WPR16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA019.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N911WL · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not… - [NTSB GAA16CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA027.md): Cessna A188A · Elberta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N4401Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire. - [NTSB ERA16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Worcester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N243CW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA040.md): Cessna 182J · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N3092F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane. - [NTSB GAA16CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA033.md): Cessna 150 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N6709S · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of heading control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA16CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA026.md): Rans S-7 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2015 · N272X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB GAA16CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA022.md): Cessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2015 · N9780G · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB GAA16CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA055.md): Bell 47G · Searchlight, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N73224 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during hover flight. - [NTSB ERA16RA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16RA021.md): Beech 60 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2015 · HK3917G · Substantial damage > On October 18, 2015 at 2119 UTC, a Beechcraft B60, Colombian registration HK3917G, registered to and operated by Sky Hub Aviation, was destroyed during a collision with a building in Barrio El Lujan, Bogota, Colombia. The pilot, three passengers, and six… - [NTSB WPR16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA014.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Morongo Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N4972J · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper inflight decision-making to attempt to outclimb clouds along his planned route rather than reverse course, which resulted in his inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and… - [NTSB CEN16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA014.md): Zidek Vans RV-4 · Cortland, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N999ZF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to intentionally maneuver at a low altitude and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the climbing right turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA021.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2015 · N4336Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA017.md): Comp Air CA8 · Ray, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N224MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the trim, which created a cross-controlled situation and resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB WPR16FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA012.md): Bucker Jungmeister BU 133 · Missoula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N1940J · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while executing a return to the runway after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB ERA16LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA014.md): Gross Michael E Stol CH 701 · Eufala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N4931M · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures. Also causal was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff… - [NTSB CEN16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA013.md): Cessna 421B · Hammond, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N33FA · Destroyed > The loss of right engine power on takeoff due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the crankcase through-studs during cylinder replacement, which resulted in crankshaft fracture. Also causal were the pilot's failure to feather the propeller… - [NTSB ERA16FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA012.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N57312 · Destroyed > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN16FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA011.md): Beech G35 · Eaton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N394CW · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, following a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly monitor the fuel level inflight because of his… - [NTSB ERA16LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA010.md): Murray Blair L Free Bird Classic · Kylertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N176FB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach for landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of flight experience in the accident airplane make and model. - [NTSB WPR16FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA007.md): Beech G35 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N4485D · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane’s climb performance capabilities and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart without… - [NTSB GAA16CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA019.md): Maule M 7-235C · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N3180G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA006.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Erwin, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2015 · N1058S · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the airplane entering a severe thunderstorm and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB CEN16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA019.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2015 · N153RW · Substantial damage > The loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ANC16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA001.md): Cessna 150F · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N7064 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. - [NTSB GAA16CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA008.md): Piper PA · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N7879H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees. - [NTSB ERA16WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA017.md): Embraer EMB721C · Corumba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2015 · PT-RAM · Substantial damage > On October 6, 2015, about 1200 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB721C, Brazilian registration PT-RAM, was substantially damaged when it encountered a wind gust and struck a tree, during takeoff from Guanabara Farm, Corumba, Brazil. The pilot and one… - [NTSB WPR16FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA002.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N6449M · Destroyed > The failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover. - [NTSB GAA16CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Devine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N174CD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter striking power lines. - [NTSB CEN16LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA003.md): Bell 47G · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N160CS · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during an agricultural application pass for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage to the flight control system. - [NTSB GAA16CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA003.md): Bushmaster Super Bushmaster · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2015 · C-FIIB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain descent rate durring the landing resulting in collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA001.md): Johnson Coot · Deer Park, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N69BD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to the rough… - [NTSB ERA16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA001.md): Piper PA32R · Westminster, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N782TM · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=54 ## 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=53 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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