# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN10FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA113.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N157BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the hazards of a low-contrast area while using night vision goggles.
- [NTSB ANC10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA016.md): Piper PA-17 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2010 · N4568H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN10WA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA309.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Horten, Norway, Norway · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2010 · LN-OCV · Substantial damage
  > On January 27, 2010, at 1323 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, s/n 0024, Norwegian registration LN-OCV, was substantially damaged when it impacted Oslofjord, near Horten, Norway. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB DCA10RA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA023.md): Boeing 737 · Beirut, Lebanon · Accident · 90 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2010 · ET-ANB · Destroyed
  > On January 25, 2010, about 0041 UTC, Ethiopian Airlines flight 409, Boeing 737-800, ET-ANB, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut-Rafic Hairiri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon. Night instrument meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB CEN10FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA108.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2010 · N222AQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC10FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA014.md): Beech 1900C · Sand Point, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2010 · N112AX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA10CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA117.md): Luscombe 8 · Springfield, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N2111K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA116.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bimini, Bahamas, Bahamas · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2010 · N4219R · Destroyed
  > On January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas…
- [NTSB CEN10LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N53120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA099.md): Buckeye DM · Sublette, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N582DW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA101.md): Cessna 172 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N8405E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB ERA10LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA120.md): Steele Samuel D RV-4 · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2010 · N107SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the airplane at takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA096.md): Piper PA-31P · Kidlington, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2010 · N95RS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA10LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA119.md): Quad City Challenger · Palmetto, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was his impairment due to the prescription narcotic medication he was taking.
- [NTSB ERA10CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · N43421 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff in dark light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA103.md): Larson RV8 · Sequim, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2010 · N747CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA100.md): Bell 206B · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2010 · N127TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral drift control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA109.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N3275M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute.
- [NTSB CEN10MA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10MA088.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2010 · N720RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA105.md): Cessna 172S · Greenbush, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2010 · N5118J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…
- [NTSB ERA10WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA106.md): Hughes 369 · Pitalito, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2009 · HK4177 · Substantial damage
  > On December 29, 2009, about 1655 universal coordinated time (1155 local time), a Hughes 369D, Colombian registration HK4177, operated by Sociedad Aerea de Ibague, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The Colombian…
- [NTSB ERA10FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Heflin, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N1277T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…
- [NTSB CEN10CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA082.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N442RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.
- [NTSB ERA10WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA096.md): Huber Hartmut Express · Berry Island, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2009 · N93HE · Substantial damage
  > On December 12, 2009, at 1300 UTC, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the…
- [NTSB WPR10FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA078.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2009 · N2463K · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA091.md): Cessna 172S · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N5269X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted…
- [NTSB CEN10FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA065.md): New Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2009 · N600YE · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the…
- [NTSB CEN10FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA063.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N85EM · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA086.md): Cox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N72PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA082.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N9243C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his…
- [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA071.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N609SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA059.md): Cessna 182K · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N2650R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne…
- [NTSB ERA10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA072.md): Airframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N59748 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA055.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Doyle, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N5793P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA10FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA062.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N4499T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA050.md): Augustine David L Sonex · Burnet, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N10DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel screen that resulted in fuel starvation caused by the builder's inappropriate use of a fuel…
- [NTSB DCA10RA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA031.md): Beech 1900 - D · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2009 · 5Y-VVQ · Destroyed
  > On November 9, 2009 about 0517 UTC, Kenyan registry 5Y-VVQ, a Beech 1900D, a chartered cargo flight, had a loss of control and collided with the ground during a visual approach for landing at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. The airplane had turned back to…
- [NTSB CEN10FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA044.md): Beech A36 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N91TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA049.md): Lockwood AIR-CAM · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N32786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane subsequent to float installation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA041.md): Wicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N651WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA045.md): Cessna 150H · Paoli, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N22896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC10LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA006.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N5268X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA046.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N617LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial…
- [NTSB ERA10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA048.md): Cessna 172S · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N5194X · Destroyed
  > The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA045.md): Beech 77 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N6715V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA040.md): Cessna 310J · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N308J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, as a result of spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.

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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."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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