# 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 98 of 101 · 5,010 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA111.md): Cessna 172R · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N5178Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. - [NTSB NYC08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA221.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N988PC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s performance of a nonstandard abrupt maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB MIA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA126.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N3681T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference. - [NTSB DEN08LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA113.md): Southern Powered Parachutes Condor · Brookfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N3150U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity and experience in the accident aircraft. - [NTSB NYC08FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA218.md): Dehavilland DHC6 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2008 · N656WA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service… - [NTSB LAX08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA185.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N4000Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition. - [NTSB DFW08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA179.md): Hughes Aero Predator · Wharton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N2572F · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB MIA08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA121.md): Mckeehan James F Acroduster II SA750 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2008 · N363J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver due to loss of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an inadequate aileron secondary stop block against the main spar of both lower wings. - [NTSB NYC08FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA215.md): Cessna P337H · Cape Elizabeth, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N15EM · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction. - [NTSB DFW08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA165.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2345G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds. - [NTSB CHI08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA164.md): Hughes 269B · Cook, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9357F · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise. - [NTSB LAX08LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA181.md): Airborne Edge · Dunn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N9393S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. - [NTSB NYC08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA213.md): Marrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N347MM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in… - [NTSB LAX08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA179.md): Cessna 172S · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N233GW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude. - [NTSB MIA08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N35702 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot. - [NTSB DEN08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA102.md): Cessna 150G · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N4691R · Substantial damage > The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees. - [NTSB NYC08FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA211.md): Avid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N652DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA156.md): Cessna U206C · Fremont, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N29122 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the… - [NTSB DFW08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N3266V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds. - [NTSB CHI08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA153.md): Just Highlander · Danville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6366 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB DEN08FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA100.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N12XT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather… - [NTSB NYC08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA205.md): Luscombe 8A · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N37012 · Substantial damage > An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI08FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA150.md): Socata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N849MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger. - [NTSB DEN08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA098.md): Harms Robert M KIT FOX SE · La Porte, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N40120 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor. - [NTSB DFW08LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA157.md): Lucas D E/ Lucas K A AcroSport II · St Charles, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N114KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control during an attempted low pass maneuver. - [NTSB LAX08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA160.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger LSS · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N95478 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an in-flight separation of the vertical fin as a result of the failure of the airplane's builder to properly secure the vertical fin to the fuselage. - [NTSB LAX08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA159.md): Robinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N268SH · Substantial damage > The student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and… - [NTSB SEA08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA145.md): Poulin L/Cullen D Lancair Legacy · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N109DC · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and the subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA146.md): Piper PA28 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N9376W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an in-flight fire as a result of a corrosion hole in the muffler that was not identified by the mechanic. Contributing to the accident was the improper emergency procedure performed for an… - [NTSB SEA08CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA144.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB SEA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA142.md): Cessna 172M · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N21134 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wind shear and the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB SEA08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA140.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N4GJ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss. - [NTSB SEA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA138.md): Kolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N49KK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush. - [NTSB SEA08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA141.md): Piper PA-20 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N7076K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear. - [NTSB NYC08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N1457E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB DEN08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA093.md): Kitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N108KX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight. - [NTSB SEA08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA135.md): Beech 1900C · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N195GA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA105.md): Aviate Raptor · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N74TK · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA104.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N73471 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind. - [NTSB DFW08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA150.md): Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N8072S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2008 · N4553J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds. - [NTSB LAX08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA147.md): Beech B-23 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4026T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB MIA08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA100.md): Cessna 172A · Jamestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N9822T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway. - [NTSB NYC08FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N64FP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence. - [NTSB CHI08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA133.md): Beech V35 · Bristol, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N7947M · Destroyed > The loss of control during cruise flight in instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB NYC08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA179.md): Cessna T182T · Newport, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N65433 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind. - [NTSB DFW08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA140.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Marine · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N8316D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CHI08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA136.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N24BS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?page=99 ## 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=98 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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