# NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S.: 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 CEN18WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA169.md): Cessna 208B · Clonbullogue, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2018 · G-KNYS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA18WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA153.md): Bell Helicopter 206 · Barra da Tijuca, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 9, 2018 · PT-HKY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA18WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA133.md): Bell 206L-4 · Vereda Plateado, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2018 · HK-4484 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206L-4 helicopter that occurred on April 15, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN18WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA130.md): Maule M 7-235 · Arosa, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2018 · N561LC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA18WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA100.md): Beech V35B · Brasilandia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2018 · PT-IEL · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech V35B airplane that occurred on February 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA18WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA090.md): Neiva EMB-720D · Manaus City, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 22, 2018 · PT-VKR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a NEIVA EMB-720D airplane that occurred on February 22, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN18WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA096.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Helle, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2018 · LN-TOS · Destroyed
  > On February 11, 2018, about 2000 UTC, a Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28-161 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-TOS, impacted the waters near the Svolvaer Airport (ENSH), Helle, Norway. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured and the airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA18WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA081.md): Reims F150L · Abrizzano di Negrar, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 31, 2018 · I-CENE · Substantial damage
  > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Reims Aviation F150L airplane that occurred on January 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN18WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA091.md): Piper PA25 · Mocorito, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2018 · XB-FBN · Substantial damage
  > On January 26, 2018, at 1930 UTC, a Piper PA25-150, XB-FBN, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances in the Community el Recoveco in Mocorito, Mexico. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight had departed airdrome "El…
- [NTSB ERA18WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA063.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nicholls Town, Bahamas · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2018 · N62769 · Destroyed
  > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA 23-250 airplane that occurred on January 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR18WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA060.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Cottage Point, Australia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 2017 · VH-NOO · Destroyed
  > On December 31, 2017, at 1515 local time, a De Havilland DHC-2, VH-NOO, collided with water during takeoff initial climb near Cottage Point, Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The flight was operated…
- [NTSB CEN18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA063.md): Cessna 208 · Punta Islita, Costa Rica · Accident · 12 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2017 · TI-BEI · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to exit an area of rising terrain, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…
- [NTSB WPR18WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA054.md): Bell UH1H · Bredasdorp, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2017 · ZS-HLI · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2017, about 1105 Coordinated Universal time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, ZS-HLI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after liftoff from Bredasdorp fire station, Western Cape Province, South Africa. The helicopter was…
- [NTSB ERA18WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA160.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Itapolis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2017 · PR-AAV · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-25-235 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under…
- [NTSB ANC18WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA076.md): Piper PA34 · Calgary Springbank, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 26, 2017 · C-GCCM · Substantial damage
  > On October 26, 2017, about 0952 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200T airplane, C-GCCM, departed controlled flight and impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Calgary Springbank Airport (CYBW), Alberta, Canada. The flight instructor and pilot…
- [NTSB ERA18WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA029.md): Cessna A188 · Sao Felix do Xingu, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2017 · PR-RBA · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on October 24, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA18WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA017.md): Cessna 210 · Itaituba, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2017 · PT-ORU · Destroyed
  > On October 22, 2017, about 2105 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-ORU, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it collided with terrain following a low altitude maneuver near Itaituba, Brazil. The two foreign…
- [NTSB ERA18WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA015.md): Cessna U206 · Itaituba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2017 · PT-LSC · Destroyed
  > On October 11, 2017, about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206G, Brazilian registration PT-LSC, was destroyed when it collided with a tree during takeoff near Itaituba, State of Para, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured, and one passenger…
- [NTSB ERA18WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA009.md): Zlin Z50 · Gauteng Province, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2017 · ZS-VAR · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 2017, about 1530 coordinated universal time, a Zlin Z-50L, South African registration ZS-VAR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Kitty Hawk Airport (FAKT), Gauteng Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN17WA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA360.md): Vans RV4 · Stafsberg, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · LN-ABF · Destroyed
  > On September 19, 2017, at 1450 UTC, a Vans Aircraft RV-4, experimental, amateur-built airplane, Norwegian registration LN-ABF, impacted terrain near the Hamar Airport (ENHA), Stafsberg, Norway. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured and the…
- [NTSB CEN17WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA353.md): Mooney M 20K · Braunwald, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 2017 · D-EPPW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN17RA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA337.md): Cessna U206 · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2017 · TI-AGM · Destroyed
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- [NTSB ERA17WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA318.md): Cessna 172 · Hekpoort, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2017 · ZS-JDN · Destroyed
  > On September 3, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, South African registration ZS-JDN, was destroyed when it impacted a valley in the Magaliesberg Mountain range, near Hekpoort, South Africa. The two commercial pilots were fatally…
- [NTSB CEN17WA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA325.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Holmestrand, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2017 · LN-PTS · Destroyed
  > On August 22, 2017, at 1025 hours universal coordinated time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B, Norwegian registration LN-PTS, impacted the terrain following a loss of control while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Holmestrand, Norway. The pilot and passenger were…
- [NTSB ERA17WA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA289.md): Learjet 25 · Naiguata, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2017 · YV3191 · Substantial damage
  > On August 19, 2017, about 0415 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 25D, Venezuelan registration YV3191, descended and impacted the ocean about 5 nautical miles north of Naiguatá, Vargas, Venezuela. The two pilots and three passengers were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN17WA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA320.md): Piper PA36 · Vejer de la Frontera, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2017 · EC-EHB · Substantial damage
  > On August 15, 2017, a Piper PA-36-375 airplane (EC-EHB, s/n 36-8102001) impacted terrain during fumigation operations in the vicinity of Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The pilot was fatally injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…
- [NTSB ERA17WA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA291.md): Mitsubishi MU2B · San Fernando, Argentina · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 2017 · LV-MCV · Destroyed
  > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MITSUBISHI MU2B airplane that occurred on July 24, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA17WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA228.md): Bell 206 · Republic of Buryatia, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2017 · RA-01625 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on July 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the provisions of…
- [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 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 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 ERA17WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA191.md): Robinson R44 · Heilbron, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2017 · ZS-HFF · Substantial damage
  > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 II helicopter that occurred on May 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA17FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA181.md): Mitsubishi MU2B · Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N220N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into an area of known icing and convective thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA17WA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA179.md): Piper PA30 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2017 · PT-CHT · Substantial damage
  > On April 28, 2017, about 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA30, Brazilian registration PT-CHT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and copilot were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN17RA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA158.md): Piper PA31T · Cascais, Portugal · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2017 · HB-LTI · Destroyed
  > On April 17, 2017, about 1104 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-31T, serial number 31T-8020091, Swiss registration HB-LTI, was destroyed during impact and a postimpact fire following a loss of control during initial climb from runway 17 at the…
- [NTSB CEN17WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA161.md): Champion 8KCAB · Cancun, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2017 · N65SE · Destroyed
  > The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to…
- [NTSB ERA17WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA142.md): Quest Kodiak · Moretecocha, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2017 · HC-CPR · Substantial damage
  > On March 28, 2017, at 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Quest Kodiak 100, Ecuadorian registration HC-CRF, operated by Alas De Socorro, received substantial damage following a collision with trees and terrain during takeoff at Moretecocha Airstrip,…
- [NTSB CEN17WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA125.md): Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II · Carlingford, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2017 · G-DORM · Destroyed
  > On March 12, 2017, about 1715 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. R44 II helicopter, G-DORM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to landing near Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland. The pilot and one…
- [NTSB CEN17RA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA106.md): Raytheon B200 · Melbourne, Australia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2017 · VH-ZCR · Destroyed
  > On February 20, 2017, at 2159 hours universal coordinated time (0859 hours Australian eastern daylight time on February 21, 2017), a Raytheon model B200 (King Air) airplane, Australian registration VH-ZCR, impacted a building and roadway shortly after takeoff…
- [NTSB WPR17WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA060.md): Grumman American G-73 · Perth, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2017 · VH-CQA · Destroyed
  > On January 26, 2017, at 1708 local time, a Grumman American Aviation Corp. G-73, VH-CQA, collided with water while maneuvering near Perth, Australia. The airplane and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the pertinent…
- [NTSB ERA17WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA086.md): Cessna 172 · Tangara da Serra, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 5, 2017 · PR-GRS · Substantial damage
  > On January 5, 2017, at 1420 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 172S airplane, Brazilian registration PR-GRS, sustained substantial damage when it struck high-tension power-lines while attempting to land at the Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ), State of Mato…
- [NTSB ERA17WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA076.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Santa Juana, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2016 · CC-CCJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA17WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA079.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Primavera do Leste, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2016 · PR-AJF · Destroyed
  > On December 13, 2016, about 1930 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-502B, Brazilian registration PR-AJF, was destroyed after it impacted terrain and was subject to a postcrash fire, during an agricultural spraying operation near Primavera do Leste,…
- [NTSB CEN17WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA051.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Alsace, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2016 · HB-LSD · Destroyed
  > On December 7, 2016, at 1644 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-200T airplane, Switzerland registration HB-LSD, was destroyed when it collided with the terrain near Alsace, France. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed the Nurnberg…
- [NTSB CEN17WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA086.md): Mooney M20K · Saarbrucken, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2016 · N400MW · Substantial damage
  > On October 27, 2016, about 0946 UTC, a Mooney M20T, N400MW, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted on the runway at the Saarbrucken-Ensheim Airport (EDDR), Saarbrucken, Germany. The pilot on board was fatally injured and the airplane was…
- [NTSB ANC17WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA030.md): Cessna 500 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2016 · C-GTNG · Destroyed
  > On October 14, 2016, a Cessna C500 (Citation) departed Kelowna Airport (CYLW) at 0510 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) for a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW), with a pilot and three passengers aboard. Shortly after departure, the aircraft…
- [NTSB DCA17WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA010.md): Piper PA28 · Jozini, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2016 · ZS-FAI · Destroyed
  > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28 airplane that occurred on October 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN17WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA008.md): North American P-51D · East Anglia, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2016 · G-MSTG · Substantial damage
  > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On October 2, 2016, at 1438 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a North American P-51D, British registration G-MSTG, impacted…
- [NTSB CEN16WA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA384.md): Cessna 206 · Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2016 · C-FWBQ · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2016, a Cessna U206F airplane, C-FWBQ, collided with terrain after departing from Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control…
- [NTSB ERA16WA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA334.md): Beech E55 · Campinapolis, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2016 · PR-DTA · Destroyed
  > On September 22, 2016, about 2210 universal time coordinated, a Beech E55, Brazilian registration PR-DTA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Campinapolis, Brazil. The airplane departed the Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiana, Brazil, and was…

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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."eventCountry" <> 'USA'
  AND 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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