# 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 ERA09CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA403.md): Smith PA18 replica · Chesterville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N846PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB ANC09FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA062.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N701BX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA401.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N211SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over when it contacted the ground.
- [NTSB CEN09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA429.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA338.md): Bell 206B · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N302PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to lift off from a trailer. The helicopter subsequently impacted the ground and rolled over.
- [NTSB ERA09LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA398.md): Barber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N132JB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…
- [NTSB CEN09LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA427.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Tarkio, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N26HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA428.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N60023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA425.md): North American SNJ-5 · Simla, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2009 · N212TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerobatic maneuvers and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin.
- [NTSB WPR09CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA333.md): Bell 47G-2 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N6768D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA389.md): Cessna 421C · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N4467D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC09CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA060.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N29785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, and his decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.
- [NTSB WPR09FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA326.md): Cessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N51172 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA377.md): Cessna 400 · Huntington, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N207JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA376.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Raphine, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N578DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA061.md): Airborne Edge 582 T · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N35240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA324.md): Piper PA-30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N7657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional and lateral aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB CEN09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA413.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Breckenridge, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N38AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor wind direction while operating in the "Critical Wind Azimuth Area."
- [NTSB CEN09CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA414.md): Mooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N270SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA479.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N63JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.
- [NTSB WPR09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA318.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18E · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N129TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during flight and his exceedance of the glider’s design limits during an attempted recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB WPR09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA317.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Paragonah, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N68MP · Substantial damage
  > The glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA553.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ware, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N1879G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA400.md): Apollo Monsoon · Kanona, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N308AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in convective weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was his misjudgment of the approaching weather.
- [NTSB ERA09LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA370.md): Michael J. Kohout Glassair III · Manassas, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N2YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and distraction due to a separated fuel cap in flight.
- [NTSB WPR09FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA309.md): Beech B95 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA369.md): P&M Quikr · Cedar Town, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N433PM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA385.md): Schendl Mustang II · West Union, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N152AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA367.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N106HN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the practice hovering autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in night vision goggle helicopter operations.
- [NTSB WPR09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA308.md): Mayo RV-6A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N413RV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA375.md): Cessna 150G · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N2719S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA381.md): Cessna 177B · Elyria, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N34508 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09WA612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA612.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2009 · EC-IOJ · Destroyed
  > On June 22, 2009 a Eurocopter AS350B3, Spanish registration EC-IOJ was destroyed while filling the fire attack system with water during a fire extinguishing operation. The pilot and passenger both were killed. According to several witness statements, the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA304.md): Stucker Virgil A Avid Magnu · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N777DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA301.md): Paul Antares · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N729YF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA300.md): North American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N9793Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA369.md): Cessna R182 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N182GT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions resulting in his inability to maintain aircraft control after penetrating the thunderstorm gust front. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of preflight…
- [NTSB CEN09CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA368.md): Grob G103 · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N5462N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA270.md): Grumman G-164A · Yerington, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9723 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA356.md): Chris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N259CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB WPR09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA293.md): Champion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N8339V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA363.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA366.md): Sabre 2PL · Harrison, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2009 · N2811P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA346.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N5202U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA286.md): Wermling KR-2 Rand Robinson · Anaconda, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N40908 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA349.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N1565B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
- [NTSB CEN09CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA361.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N50956 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. Contributing to the accident was his decision to fly with known hazardous weather conditions in the vicinity.
- [NTSB CEN09CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA352.md): Aviat A-1A · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N391C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC09CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA056.md): Maule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N407X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence?page=91

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