# NTSB investigations, OR: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA015.md): Bertling Courtney MXL-2 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Field · Investigation open · Oct 12, 2026 · N947BX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA086.md): Bell 206L-3 · Logsden, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2026 · N868H · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent entanglement of a long line with the skid, which resulted in a loss of flight control. Contributing to the accident was the use of nylon lines instead of steel cables to secure the bucket.
- [NTSB WPR26FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA068.md): Beech K35 · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 23, 2025 · N9540R · Substantial damage
  > On December 23, 2025, about 0841 Pacific standard time, a Beech K35, N9540R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Summer Lake, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA103.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2025 · N265PA · Substantial damage
  > The unmanned aircraft system’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA010.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Vale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2024 · N646H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA289.md): Cessna 421C · Fairview, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2024 · N421GP · Substantial damage
  > On August 31, 2024, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 421C, N421GP was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fairview, Oregon. The two pilots and one person on the ground were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR24LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA228.md): Vans RV-12IS · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2024 · N725FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR24LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA036.md): Bell OH-58A · Estacada, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2023 · N103WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
- [NTSB WPR24FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA004.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 4, 2023 · N8360K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin from which they were unable to recover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA255.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · North Plains, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2023 · N40233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the motor glider, which resulted in an inflight overstress separation of the right wing during a high-speed, high-wing-load spiral dive recovery. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately manufactured wing…
- [NTSB WPR23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA243.md): Kitfox 2 · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N729U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR23LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA150.md): Compagnie Daher TBM 700 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2023 · N6924G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA141.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Oxbow, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 2, 2023 · N424SW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in airframe ice accretion and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR22LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA182.md): Airbus Helicopters AS 350B3 · Christmas Valley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N851AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control in high wind conditions while repositioning during a landing attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA087.md): Beech K35 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2022 · N9530R · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s excessive nose-up pitch attitude during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA055.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2021 · N64BR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb into clouds due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA265.md): North Wing Mustang · Albany, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control after a low-level turn with a bank angle that exceeded the manufacturer’s operating limitations.
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.
- [NTSB WPR21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA204.md): Mcclure B J Glasair III · Eugene, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N54CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing due to an asymmetrical flap deployment for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA179.md): Piper PA-30B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N125RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine out landing which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA224.md): Hiller UH 12D · Mehama, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2020 · N2297W · Destroyed
  > An in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade due to fatigue cracking and overstress, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB WPR20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA201.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2020 · N263R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA194.md): Cessna 182 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and…
- [NTSB WPR20LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA155.md): CSP Leasing Cavalon · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N477AG · Destroyed
  > A substantially unweighted rotor system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in contact between the main rotor blade and the gyrocopter’s keel tube and a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA053.md): Zenair CH701 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2019 · N102PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.
- [NTSB WPR19FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA256.md): Piper PA32 · La Grande, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2019 · N6300Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR19FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA251.md): Piper PA18 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N14365 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff as a result of the private pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel selector was in the appropriate position and the certified flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at the time…
- [NTSB WPR19LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA191.md): Bolkow Phoebus · Alvord Desert, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2019 · N112AJ · Destroyed
  > Pilot’s failure to properly respond to a slack towline during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control of the glider.
- [NTSB WPR19FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA143.md): Top Dog TopDog Ultralight · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 12, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was his lack of training in the aircraft and his impairment from illicit drugs.
- [NTSB WPR19FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA116.md): Vans RV8 · Brookings, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 18, 2019 · N791PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aggressive maneuver that resulted in a nose down collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA077.md): Rockwell 112 · Mt Hood, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jan 25, 2019 · N1332J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane in close proximity to mountainous terrain in an area of mountain wave activity that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's degraded decision making and…
- [NTSB GAA18CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA508.md): Robinson R22 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2018 · N4085T · Substantial damage
  > The student helicopter pilot’s inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR18FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA218.md): Mooney M20K · Baker City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N231EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing approach as a result of his diversion of attention after a series of non-essential aircraft systems became inoperative following the failure of the engine-driven vacuum pump,…
- [NTSB ANC18FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA041.md): Mason Hal J Kitfox Model 1 · Salem, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2018 · N375KF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane for which he was not endorsed to fly solo and in which he had limited experience or training, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR18LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA130.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N7526S · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA507.md): Cub Crafters CC11 100 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N599CC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA17CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA432.md): Cessna TU206B · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N10AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA085.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Harrisburg, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2017 · N123SB · Destroyed
  > An encounter with a downburst during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to solicit and disseminate pilot reports from arriving and departing…
- [NTSB WPR17FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA052.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Port Orford, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2017 · N81839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition.
- [NTSB WPR16FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA154.md): Sperling Richard G Lancair 360 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N528HZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR16FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA087.md): North American AT 6A · Astoria, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N7055D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a low-altitude ash dispersal maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his degraded performance due to his medical conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA084.md): Bruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR15CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA009.md): American Legend AL3 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2014 · N167J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA301.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Hubbart, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA280.md): Bell 47G · Gaston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N684PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of a hydraulic hose becoming entangled around the right skid.
- [NTSB WPR14FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA244.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Florence, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N28718 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA166.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Kent, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2014 · N1394Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA037.md): Musick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.
- [NTSB WPR13FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA393.md): Stuart Vortex · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=OR

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