# 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 67 of 101 · 5,010 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA13LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA361.md): Bryant Frederick M Rans S-12 · Vienna, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N557BB · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadequate control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with water. - [NTSB CEN13CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA510.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N99094 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. - [NTSB CEN13WA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA480.md): Socata TBM-700 · Vertaizon, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2013 · N850GC · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN13CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA474.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2013 · N2195T · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's… - [NTSB CEN13LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA463.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N83702 · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the helicopter at high gross weight and high density altitude while still in ground effect, which reduced the efficiency of the rotor system and the amount of lift produced, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to… - [NTSB WPR13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA360.md): Versteeg Helicycle · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N234RV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicycle control during hover due to an inadvertent control input. - [NTSB ERA13WA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA387.md): Embraer 711ST · Paragominas, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2013 · PT-RHI · Substantial damage > On August 4, 2013, about 2230 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-711ST (Piper PA-28RT-201T), Brazilian registration PT-RHI, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to the Aeroporto de… - [NTSB CEN13LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA472.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Simmesport, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N3655G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control while maneuvering at an altitude that was too low for recovery. - [NTSB ERA13WA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA376.md): Beech 58 · Jundiai Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2013 · PT-LKG · Destroyed > On August 3, 2013, at 1524 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Beech model 58, Brazilian registration PT-LKG, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a collision with terrain on approach to Jundiai Airport (SBJD), State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The… - [NTSB ERA13FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA348.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper… - [NTSB ERA13CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA350.md): Cessna 172S · Portsmouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N645PD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock. - [NTSB CEN13CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA458.md): Cessna R182 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N6370T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in crosswind conditions, and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the subsequent go-around attempt. - [NTSB CEN13WA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA578.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Poncins, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 31, 2013 · F-HCPT · Destroyed > On July 31, 2013, about 1420 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus SR-20 airplane, F-HCPT, impacted terrain near Poncins, France. The two occupants were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. Any further… - [NTSB ERA13LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA346.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2013 · N912FP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s limitations and guidance regarding flaperons usage at low altitude and in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR13LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA347.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N123FJ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly secure himself in the cockpit with the seat belt, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane after takeoff. - [NTSB ERA13FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA340.md): Folland Gnat T 1 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N18GT · Destroyed > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude, which did not allow sufficient time for him to regain… - [NTSB CEN13FA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA446.md): Campbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N914ES · Destroyed > The incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach. - [NTSB ERA13FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA336.md): Robinson R66 · Noxen, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N646AG · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. - [NTSB ERA13CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA338.md): Cessna 210M · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N450EM · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight. - [NTSB CEN13LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA448.md): Robinson R44 · Capron, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N9681R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed while maneuvering at low altitude during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB CEN13LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA439.md): Woods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N131RP · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR13FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA343.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N25WH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while operating in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB CEN13TA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA441.md): Cessna 182S · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N820HP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN13FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA432.md): Piper PA-30 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N8306Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff. - [NTSB CEN13LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA436.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2013 · N176MR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver. - [NTSB WPR13LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA334.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N115SH · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control of the helicopter in a hover, which resulted in a tail rotor ground strike. - [NTSB WPR13FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA335.md): Mooney M20C · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N6709U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to turn into rising terrain that would have required performance in excess of the airplane’s maximum climb rate to clear after taking off at a high density altitude. - [NTSB ERA13LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA347.md): Durfee Fred Quicksilver MXL · Lexington, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N2590B · Substantial damage > The student pilot/builder’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot/builder’s… - [NTSB CEN13LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA428.md): Cooper, David W. Challenger II · Mill Creek, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2013 · N1519 · Destroyed > The noncertificated pilot's improper fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain adequate instruction or an endorsement to solo in the accident airplane model, which… - [NTSB ERA13WA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA356.md): Beech G36 · Bonito, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 19, 2013 · PR- KEX · Destroyed > On July 19, 2013, about 1330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Hawker Beechcraft G16, Brazilian registration PR-KEX, registered to a private owner and operated by a private individual, impacted terrain during flight in the vicinity of the Bonito… - [NTSB DCA13WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA129.md): Cirrus SR20 · Randburg, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2013 · ZS-CAP · Destroyed > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cirrus SR20 airplane that occurred on July 18, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN13FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA420.md): Champion 7KCAB · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2013 · N2978G · Substantial damage > The private pilot’s and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing agricultural operations turns low to the ground, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the private pilot’s impairment due to his… - [NTSB CEN13LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA422.md): Grumman Aircraft Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Elmira, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N8719H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a line of trees while applying agricultural product to a field. - [NTSB CEN13CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA419.md): Cessna 162 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N60575 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB ERA13WA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA332.md): Cessna 172N · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2013 · LV-BPP · Substantial damage > On July 16, 2013, about 2007 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N, Argentine registration LV-BPP, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to land at the Quilmes Airport (SADQ), Buenos Aires, Argentina. The flight instructor… - [NTSB CEN13LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA418.md): Marino Benoist Type XIV · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2013 · N613LD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the seaplane during its initial flight test. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience in the seaplane. - [NTSB CEN13FA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA415.md): Bell UH-1H · Dove Creek, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2013 · N775AR · Substantial damage > Pilot-induced oscillations caused by the loss of hydraulic assist of the flight controls due to an excessive loss of hydraulic fluid during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in ground impact. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate analysis of… - [NTSB WPR13CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA325.md): Boeing E75 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N5176N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN13CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA430.md): Alvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N137AB · Destroyed > The noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR13CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA323.md): Cessna 152 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N46566 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline. - [NTSB CEN13LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA409.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N424CT · Substantial damage > The airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR13LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA315.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Alta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N712U · Destroyed > The flight instructor's decision to follow a route over mountainous terrain in conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s ability to maintain terrain clearance. - [NTSB WPR13LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA314.md): Luy Wayman Lockwood Aircam · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N94C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind and failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. - [NTSB WPR13LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA313.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2 · Parker Dam, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N467YN · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid transmission wires, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to perform a low-altitude flight, his distracted attention, and his failure to monitor the… - [NTSB CEN13LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA401.md): JDT 1600R · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · UNREG · Destroyed > The failure of the propeller reduction gearbox and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident were… - [NTSB CEN13LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA394.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Colfax, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N8187K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree. - [NTSB WPR13CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA361.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Fruitland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a vehicle. - [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR13CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA301.md): Cessna 170B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N2600D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery. - [NTSB WPR13LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA303.md): Bell 206L-3 · Missoula, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N868H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=68 ## 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=67 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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