# 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 96 of 101 · 5,010 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX08LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA290.md): Airborne XT-912 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N227EK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CHI08LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA272.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Cassville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N597TB · Substantial damage > The left seat pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around and the inadvertent in-flight opening of the cabin door for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the door opening. - [NTSB SEA08GA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08GA194.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · Destroyed > The failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management… - [NTSB MIA08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA179.md): Cessna 172SP · South Harpswell, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N251SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty winds. - [NTSB ANC08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA117.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N2981M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB SEA08LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA192.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N7482D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to fly the correct approach profile that resulted in the inadvertent pickup of a banner tow line with the airplane's main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA08FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA177.md): Cessna T310R · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3180M · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane. - [NTSB MIA08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA176.md): Cameron ZL-60 · Anderson, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N61ZL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the balloon burners. - [NTSB DFW08LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA220.md): Schleicher ASW-20B · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N30WK · Substantial damage > Loss of control inflight for undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI08FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA269.md): Bell 206L-1 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N37AE · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue… - [NTSB NYC08CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA300.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Barceloneta, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N594TC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the high winds. - [NTSB LAX08LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA288.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N287SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an uncommanded pitch-up during the takeoff. - [NTSB SEA08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA190.md): Lien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9881T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft. - [NTSB DFW08FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA218.md): Robinson R44 II · Ridgedale, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N41411 · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA148.md): Robinson R-22 · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N2312 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land. - [NTSB DFW08TA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA224.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Meeker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N189LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue an aerial application following an uncommanded opening of the cabin door in flight, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC08LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA289.md): Europro CZ Eurofox · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N281P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB DFW08FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA212.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Yuma, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N5476P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA267.md): Hughes 269A · Bremen, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2256W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch. - [NTSB NYC08LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA287.md): Bell 206A · Barnesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB NYC08CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA294.md): Sacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N404BB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX08LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA272.md): Socata Rallye 235E · San Martin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N711BZ · Destroyed > The pilot's incapacitation due to severe unrecognized coronary artery disease that resulted in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA275.md): Piper PA-11 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1106T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB LAX08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N8053G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB SEA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA183.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N6702Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA166.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N494ES · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's degraded emotional/mental state due to stress. - [NTSB DFW08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA213.md): Aerotrike Spirit · Vinland Valley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N226MB · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the sport aircraft on takeoff. - [NTSB DEN08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA141.md): Cessna 182T · Georgia Pass, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N487TC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA252.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cokato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N945HA · Substantial damage > The pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being… - [NTSB SEA08LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA178.md): Kolb Mark III · Richland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N18EX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above stall speed while executing a steeply banked turn in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB DEN08FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA140.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XLi · Farmersville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N451BB · Substantial damage > The inadvertent tail stall and subsequent loss of airplane control as a result of the open canopy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate emergency procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer and the inadequate design of the canopy latching… - [NTSB CHI08CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA253.md): Cessna 172R · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N21SZ · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed. - [NTSB MIA08FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA163.md): Beech G35 · South Easton, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N4615D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to execute an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument currency. - [NTSB NYC08CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA277.md): Mooney M20F · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N9137V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA139.md): Dickey RV-6A · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N22163 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB DFW08FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA204.md): Cessna 182 · Cassville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N214MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the… - [NTSB MIA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA162.md): North Wing Apache CLA · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N3880A · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB DEN08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA137.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2A · Brackettville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N777UN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N777UN to exit the thermal upon losing visual contact with the other gliders, resulting in a midair collision. - [NTSB CHI08CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA241.md): Falk Zodiac HDS-601 · Middleton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N9043A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB DEN08CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA133.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N24598 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, turbulence, airspeed was not maintained, and compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate. - [NTSB DFW08LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA209.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N411EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff. - [NTSB DEN08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA131.md): Flynn Van Munk · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N41832 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined. - [NTSB LAX08FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA256.md): Cessna 172K · Gearhart, OR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N828CC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DFW08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA203.md): Collard Dragonfly · Big Sping, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N793TW · Substantial damage > Loss of aircraft control due to inadvertent penetration of a dust devil. - [NTSB CHI08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA232.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wall, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N5951Z · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear. - [NTSB MIA08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA157.md): Cessna 172 · Wingate, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6026A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. - [NTSB LAX08LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA253.md): Long Lancair ES · Cliffdell, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N45EL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and clouds. - [NTSB MIA08LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA152.md): Morris George Velocity 173RG · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N269VE · Substantial damage > A loss of control in flight due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA208.md): Groom Sparrow Hawk · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N167SC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent flight instruction prior to the flight. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=97 ## 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=96 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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