# 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 79 of 101 · 5,010 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN11FA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA531.md): Edwards Douglas L SKY Ranger · Wautoma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2011 · N7501Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and attitude control of the airplane in the turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR11CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA394.md): Bell 47G · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N6260C · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff. - [NTSB CEN11FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA537.md): Morrison E-RACER · Big Rock, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N345JM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after experiencing excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during the initial flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane. - [NTSB CEN11FA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA528.md): Wright B Flyer Wright B Flyer · Springfield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N453WB · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine thrust during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failed weld as a result of incomplete welding on the left propeller shaft, which led to the partial… - [NTSB WPR11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA353.md): Sloan Roger D Vans RV7A · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N742RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff due to cockpit distractions. - [NTSB ERA11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA427.md): TL Ultralight Sro Sting S3 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N2442 · Substantial damage > The inability of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to recover from an inadvertent spin following a stall demonstration for reasons that could not be determined because aircraft and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded recovery… - [NTSB ERA11FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA426.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N24369 · Substantial damage > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons as the autopsy was unable to reveal any definitive conditions that would have led to the loss of control. - [NTSB WPR11LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA356.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N855TC · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain main rotor rpm while hovering in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR11FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA350.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N5663 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN11LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA506.md): Gottschalk John R John 1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N559RD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to the power required exceeding the power available and resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507.md): Sikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N3880J · Substantial damage > The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn. - [NTSB CEN11FA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA505.md): Piper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN11FA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA500.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N46TW · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB ERA11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA416.md): Champion 7ECA · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N5191X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain… - [NTSB ERA11FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA414.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N122HB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his… - [NTSB ERA11FA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA413.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N402HA · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. - [NTSB CEN11CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA511.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N915BW · Substantial damage > A loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door. - [NTSB CEN11LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA527.md): Snow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N240JS · Substantial damage > The incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power. - [NTSB CEN11CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA502.md): Cessna A188B · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application. - [NTSB ERA11FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA412.md): Cessna 182S · Erwin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N23739 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions. - [NTSB CEN11CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA498.md): Piper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage > A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board. - [NTSB WPR11FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA333.md): Davidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N701RD · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for… - [NTSB ERA11FA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA406.md): Mooney M20K · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N777CV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane after maintenance personnel advised him that the airplane should not be flown because the pilot provided an incorrect propeller for installation and the subsequent failure of the propeller attachment bolts and the… - [NTSB WPR11FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA331.md): Mooney M20F · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N3534X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB ANC11FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA065.md): Piper PA-12 · Delta, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N92770 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the separation of the pilot's seat… - [NTSB ERA11LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA403.md): Murphy Elite · Batavia, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N113SM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA11CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA404.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Adams, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N7516R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN11FA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA479.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N1539Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted… - [NTSB ANC11CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA064.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2011 · N9255D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA325.md): Hughes 269C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2011 · N3623Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect at low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling into trees. - [NTSB ERA11LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA397.md): Gates Lear Jet 35 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2011 · N110UN · Substantial damage > The flightcrew’s inadvertent encounter with windshear during landing, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA322.md): Dova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2011 · N3503C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA470.md): Rans S7 · Cubero, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N377JG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed prior to takeoff. - [NTSB ERA11FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA391.md): Cessna 421C · Demopolis, AL · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N692TT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-engine landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the right engine due to a… - [NTSB CEN11FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA467.md): Rans S-12 · Scott, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N3266R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control, likely due to a cardiac event. - [NTSB WPR11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA317.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR11FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA316.md): Mooney M20F · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the… - [NTSB CEN11FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA465.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N261T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ANC11LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA060.md): Sonex / John D. McCarter Waiex · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2011 · N18YX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA11CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA384.md): Aeronca 7DC · Greenland, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N4375E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent loss of control during an attempted go-around maneuver. - [NTSB WPR11LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA305.md): Cessna U206 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N51010 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb. - [NTSB ERA11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA380.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N64JM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while hovering. - [NTSB CEN11FA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA443.md): Koen Lancair Laser IV-P · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N11001 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available information. - [NTSB CEN11CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA442.md): Schweizer 269C · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N72DC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight. - [NTSB ERA11FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA374.md): Binkley Richard Sonex · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N6PX · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact fire damage precluded a thorough examination of the engine. - [NTSB ERA11FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA376.md): Cessna A185F · Yabucoa, PR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2011 · N8436Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB CEN11LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA455.md): Couvillion S-17 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2011 · N433GC · Substantial damage > The loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA431.md): Bosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N8AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA428.md): Cessna R182 · Thornton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2344C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted… - [NTSB ERA11FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA369.md): Cessna 172M · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2011 · N61579 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to impairment or incapacitation as a result of coronary artery disease in combination with atrial fibrillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to report his paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=80 ## 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=79 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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