# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 CEN26LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA294.md): Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2.5 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N984TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly stow the motor in preparation for approach and landing that resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA26FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA294.md): Bachem Fritz M Avid Mark IV · Arp, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2026 · N77FB · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2026, at about 1655 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Avid Mark IV, N77FB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arp, Texas. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA282.md): Pzl-Bielsko B1-PW-5 · Briggs, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N105WS · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2026, about 1538 central daylight time, a PZL-Bielsko B1-PW-5 glider, N105WS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Briggs, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA257.md): Luscombe 8A · Canton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 14, 2026 · N1164K · Substantial damage
  > On July 14, 2026, sometime between 1252 and 1356 CDT, a Luscombe 8A, N1164K, was substantially damaged when it crashed in a field near Canton, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA244.md): Cassutt Iiim · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N45889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent…
- [NTSB WPR26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA247.md): Bell 47G · Springtown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2026 · N7985A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while in a low hover.
- [NTSB CEN26LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2026 · N422TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff resulting in a collision with a building during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN26LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA171.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2026 · N269JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mount Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N445JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA159.md): Piper PA46 · Burke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2026 · N95AG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN26LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2026 · N3695Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA071.md): Lancair Legacy · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 30, 2025 · N618AM · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2025, about 1623 central standard time, a Lancair Legacy RG airplane, N618AM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA065.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N505TZ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN26LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA061.md): Bell Textron Canada 505 · Divot, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 13, 2025 · N865S · Substantial damage
  > On December 13, 2025, about 1345 central standard time, a Bell Helicopter 505, N865S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Divot, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter…
- [NTSB ERA26FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA010.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 12, 2025 · N291CC · Destroyed
  > On October 12, 2025, about 1334 central daylight time, a Beech C90, N291CC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA395.md): Cessna 340 · Klein, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 28, 2025 · N269WT · Destroyed
  > On September 28, 2025, about 1212 central daylight time, a Cessna 340 airplane, N269WT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Klein, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA396.md): Bell 206 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N565VA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.
- [NTSB CEN25FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA388.md): North American T-6G · Louise, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 20, 2025 · N32SZ · Substantial damage
  > On September 20, 2025, about 1724 central daylight time, a North American T-6G airplane, N32SZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lousie, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA381.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2025 · N505GR · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer flight instructor’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and a proper descent rate during a demonstrated hover out of ground effect (HOGE) autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer flight…
- [NTSB CEN25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA324.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2025 · N654CD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control during the approach and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB CEN25LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA302.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Taylor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N4684S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper judgement to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight…
- [NTSB CEN25LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA237.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pecos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2025 · N992TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA188.md): Piper PA-18 · Vega, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…
- [NTSB CEN25FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA184.md): Rockwell Commander 114A · Hankamer, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 24, 2025 · N5903N · Destroyed
  > On May 24, 2025, about 1658 central daylight time (CDT), a Rockwell Commander 114A airplane, N5903N, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hankamer, Texas. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under…
- [NTSB CEN25FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA183.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Miami, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 23, 2025 · N1195P · Destroyed
  > On May 23, 2025, about 0718 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II helicopter, N1195P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Miami, Texas. The student pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA155.md): Quicksilver MX II · Brady, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in a loss of airplane control at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN25LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA128.md): Cessna 172S · Rusk, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N52243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA119.md): Cessna 525 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 13, 2025 · N525CZ · Destroyed
  > On March 13, 2025, about 0733 central daylight time, a Cessna 525A airplane, N525CZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mesquite, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA104.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 27, 2025 · N144SG · Substantial damage
  > On February 27, 2025, about 1319 central standard time, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R44 helicopter, N144SG, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Uvalde, Texas. The commercial pilot and the passenger sustained fatal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA038.md): Composite FX Mosquito XE · Waco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2024 · N869DJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the improper sealing of the liquid cooling system.
- [NTSB CEN25LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2024 · N49785 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N7521Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off.
- [NTSB CEN25LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA004.md): Boeing E75 · Sanger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2024 · N1612M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN24LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA371.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2024 · N205CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA367.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2024 · N565CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN24LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA363.md): Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2024 · N16KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA297.md): Cessna 150F · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2024 · N8840S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low…
- [NTSB CEN24LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA255.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Brad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N983LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering a large boat wake.
- [NTSB CEN24FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA240.md): Cessna 414A · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N414BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a loss of left engine power with usable runway remaining and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency procedures and maintain air minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of control.…
- [NTSB CEN24LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA216.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N45123 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN24FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA188.md): Cessna 150L · Godley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N1701Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2024 · N69PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA165.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N6108L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA164.md): Lancair Legacy FG · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N550NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN24LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA171.md): American Champion 7ECA · Lakeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N798L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA142.md): Cessna 182F · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N3322U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA135.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2024 · N3040P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a rollover and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA132.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lockhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2024 · N7710J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA124.md): Searey Classic · Winchester, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2024 · N360MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain airplane control during a landing approach that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an impact with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN24FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA064.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Christoval, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 14, 2023 · N188PC · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot and a passenger departed on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight. After about 4.5 hours, while approaching the first planned fuel stop, the airplane was in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). According to air traffic…

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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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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