# 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 54 of 101 · 5,010 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2015 · N4286Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach. - [NTSB ERA15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA378.md): Piper PA 30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N21ND · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain single-engine minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of right engine power during initial climb. Also causal was the loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the… - [NTSB CEN15LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA437.md): Capella Aircraft Corporation ( FW2TDXLS · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N903AB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff. - [NTSB GAA15CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA292.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N4HW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure during takeoff to attain sufficient airspeed for conditions, and to maintain yaw control and a positive rate of climb, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN15LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA428.md): Sukhoi SU-26 · Slidell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2015 · N596TJ · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to recover from an aerobatic maneuver at too low of an altitude to make a safe recovery. - [NTSB GAA15CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA288.md): Cessna 305F · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N119BD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terrain during a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN15FA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA427.md): Cessna 182 · Lexington, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N3921D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. - [NTSB CEN15FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA426.md): Jones Ralph D Zodiac CH 601 HD · Ama, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2015 · N401 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and… - [NTSB GAA15CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA294.md): Howard DGA 15P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N1785H · Substantial damage > The separation of the elevator control system linkage at a push/pull tube and cable joint, for an unknown reason, because the bolt and associated hardware securing the joint was not found for examination. - [NTSB CEN15FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA422.md): Pierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N929DS · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA15LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA296.md): Bell 206 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N49660 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering, which resulted in the helicopter's skid impacting terrain, subsequent abnormal airframe vibrations, and a hard landing during the subsequent hovering autorotation. - [NTSB GAA15CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA282.md): Cessna 170B · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N2528C · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA15CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA276.md): Piper PA 28 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N8258S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for turbulence during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA265.md): Aero Commander 680 E · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N222JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an engine problem for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of both engines and the rudder revealed no malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB GAA15LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA284.md): Champion 7ECA · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N9132L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight and his decision to continue the flight despite signs of an engine problem, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel… - [NTSB ERA15LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA366.md): Cessna 172 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N347SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during low-level aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to attempt the low-level aerobatic maneuvers and his impairment due to psychiatric conditions and the medications he… - [NTSB GAA15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA265.md): Stinson 108 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2015 · N6066M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during final approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA15CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA272.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N635DC · Substantial damage > The student pilots failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA367.md): Schleicher ASW 19B · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N27XX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to land. - [NTSB ERA15FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA361.md): Cessna U206 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2015 · N8615Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB GAA15CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA266.md): Schweizer G 164B · Paxton, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2015 · N3628Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a power line during low altitude flight operations, which resulted in an impact with the power line, and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB ANC15FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA071.md): Dehavilland DHC 3T · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2015 · N928RK · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart in dark night, visual meteorological conditions over water, which resulted in his subsequent spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to determine the airplane's… - [NTSB GAA15CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA267.md): Cessna 180H · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2015 · N4763U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ERA15FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA353.md): Aero Vodochody L39 · Oneida, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2015 · N139RT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined due to extensive postimpact damage. - [NTSB ERA15FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA352.md): Cessna 150 · Atco, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2015 · N8185F · Destroyed > The student pilot's improper decision to intentionally maneuver at low altitude while waving to people on the ground, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA15CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA297.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2015 · N442DD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery. - [NTSB ERA15LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA349.md): Mooney M20TN · Atlantic City (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2015 · N370MM · Substantial damage > A loose oxygen line, which was not detected by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection, that allowed oxygen to escape and drain the oxygen canister more quickly than the pilot expected. This reduced the pilot's availability of supplemental… - [NTSB GAA15CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA258.md): Airbus AS350 · Draper, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N253HP · Substantial damage > The ground recovery team member's failure to secure a rescue rope during the helicopter loading process in steep terrain, resulting in the rope fouling the helicopter's main rotor system. - [NTSB ERA15FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA340.md): Beech A36 · Kernersville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N36HT · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was deficient Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control training on recognition and handling of… - [NTSB ERA15LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA343.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2015 · N181CS · Substantial damage > The propeller’s movement to the beta position during landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA15LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA339.md): Evolution Revo · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N2264X · Substantial damage > The sport pilot’s improper decision to operate the weight-shift-control aircraft at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA357.md): Beech V35B · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2015 · N789WF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in a sudden pitch up during the attempted takeoff, the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control, and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN15WA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA401.md): Cessna 150F · Brackley, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2015 · G-ATKF · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2015, about 1110 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 150F airplane, G-ATKF, impacted terrain during takeoff at the Hinton in the Hedges Airfield, near Brackley, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane sustained… - [NTSB ERA15FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA336.md): Henderson W A/Johnson W L RV 6A · Bon Aqua, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2015 · N216LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's incapacitation from complications of a recent heart attack, which resulted in a loss of control during cruise flight. - [NTSB GAA15CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA243.md): Cessna 172 · New Enterprise, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N8404X · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN15WA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA448.md): Pitts S2 · Friesach, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2015 · D-EZZT · Destroyed > On August 30, 2015, about 1242 UTC, a Pitts S2B airplane, D-EZZT, (s/n 5327), impacted terrain while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Friesach, Austria. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the… - [NTSB CEN15FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA388.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N765CD · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into low instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA15FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA331.md): Cornell W F/Sahakian J A JR Giles 202 (G202) · Newburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N18FJ · Destroyed > Separation of the vertical and horizontal stabilizers from the fuselage due to a fracture that initiated at the bond between the left horizontal stabilizer and the flange that attached the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage skin. The failure was likely… - [NTSB ERA15FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA330.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N1116C · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN15FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA386.md): Barrow Ted A ONE Easy · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N227TB · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to his diverted attention to the canopy opening in flight. - [NTSB WPR15FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA250.md): Piper PA 25 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N4369Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing approach due to an incapacitating medical event. - [NTSB GAA15CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA255.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Irwin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N63BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low level flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a wire, impacting water, and nosing over. - [NTSB GAA15CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA239.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N1417X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed control during the landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an abnormal runway contact, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA325.md): Cessna 310R · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N90PS · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into known convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with thunderstorms and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the failure of… - [NTSB CEN15LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA399.md): Weatherly 620B · Hancock, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N2005C · Destroyed > The in-flight failure of the left wing lower forward attach point under normal loading conditions due to corrosion and fatigue cracking in the center section hinge brackets. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate maintenance and overweight… - [NTSB ERA15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA379.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N87172 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN15FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA374.md): Beech 35 B33 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N9704Y · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the accident site or based on the available information and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical… - [NTSB CEN15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA378.md): Cessna 172 · Martinville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N8265B · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB GAA15CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA238.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N86EH · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of control during a hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of action to remediate the student pilot's control inputs and recover aircraft control. - [NTSB GAA15CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA233.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N5VH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to turn the helicopter downwind during a hover taxi which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=55 ## 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=54 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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