# NTSB investigations: Aerodynamic stall/spin

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 ERA13FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA309.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N116RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to terminate the intentional aerobatic spin at an altitude adequate to prevent impacting the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness due to target fixation during the prolonged aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR13CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA297.md): Charles Peet Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N44CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR13FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA288.md): Beech J35 · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N8255D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA369.md): Schleicher ASW-15 · Navasota, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2013 · N77VT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA280.md): Aviat A-1A · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N26HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA295.md): Rockwell International 690B · McClellanville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N727JA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during high-altitude maneuvering and his subsequent failure to recover airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot and his failure to perform remedial…
- [NTSB CEN13LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA348.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N552ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the go-around.
- [NTSB WPR13CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA263.md): Garland Avipro Bearhawk · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N540TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a loss of aircraft control during the initial takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA326.md): Hawker Beechcraft B200GT · Baker, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N510LD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of specific knowledge of the airplane’s avionics.
- [NTSB ERA13WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA296.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-330SC · Bolshoye Gryzlovo, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2013 · RA-0327G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR13CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA261.md): Beech A23-24 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N650VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the flight instructors failure to monitor the pilot during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA254.md): Fleming Eldridge E Sonex · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N634SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of the noncertificated engine’s power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA242.md): Cessna 182R · Alpine, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N9760H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA252.md): Beech A36 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N8225T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being loaded in excess of its maximum gross weight at an aft center of gravity for a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high-density altitude conditions, all of which degraded the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA250.md): Thomas David W Rans S-12 XL · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N81788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall recent flight experience and lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB ERA13CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA235.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N4518F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA13FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA227.md): Newgent, Barry S6S · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N388KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of currency…
- [NTSB ERA13FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA225.md): Grumman G-44 · Catskill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA13FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA209.md): Cessna 210E · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N111BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA201.md): Schoonover John D KIT FOX IV 1200 · St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N117S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s combined use of two sedating…
- [NTSB ANC13FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA027.md): Cessna 182B · Nikolai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N2343G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual…
- [NTSB CEN13CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA153.md): Cessna 177RG · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2013 · N88NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA13IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13IA058.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Bowman, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2013 · N261PS · Minor damage
  > the captain's inappropriate climb speed, his failure to monitor airspeed during the level off, and his inappropriate response to multiple stall warnings.
- [NTSB WPR13FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA083.md): Luscombe 8A · Oceano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N45923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use.
- [NTSB CEN13FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA060.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Burlington, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N6273L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR13FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA036.md): North Wing Scout X-C · Waterville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2012 · N467XW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN13FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2012 · N7337J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB CEN13FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA045.md): Cessna 150F · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2012 · N8375G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA034.md): US Light Hornet · Mont Belvieu, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2012 · N2482J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate airspeed management while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s low altitude, which did not allow for a stall recovery.
- [NTSB WPR13FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA022.md): Behne Glasair III · Byron, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2012 · N655DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB ERA13FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA032.md): Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N80823 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a precautionary landing for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s pitch-up reaction to birds that took flight during his…
- [NTSB ERA13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA015.md): Velline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s…
- [NTSB WPR13LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA002.md): Wood Mustang II FB · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2012 · N112MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to final approach due to his distraction by the low engine oil pressure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA107.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8433D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA565.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N2207X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12FA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA561.md): Hall Don H RV-7 · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N517DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA656](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA656.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N19GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA410.md): Schoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N550YS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN12CA625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA625.md): Beech 35 · Geary, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3014V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing attempt which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delay in taking control of the airplane and the loss of engine power…
- [NTSB CEN12FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA616.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N70108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…
- [NTSB DCA12IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12IA141.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Soldotna, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N886EA · No damage
  > an in-flight loss of control due to the flight crew's inattention to airspeed, pitch attitude, and engine power during the climb leading to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's failure to recognize and properly recover from…
- [NTSB CEN12FA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA570.md): American AA-1 · Llano, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N5796L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during practice traffic pattern work. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s use of sedating medication on the day of the accident and airplane’s high angle of attack…
- [NTSB CEN12LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA642.md): Aeropro CZ A240 · Greenfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N812S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper takeoff speed or pitch attitude during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane settling on the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB ERA12FA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA513.md): Mcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N149AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to land on the remaining runway ahead, and the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12LA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA540.md): James H Berard RV-6A · Westfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N134CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12FA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA534.md): Beech G18 - S · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N697Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA12FA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA491.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N2761K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…
- [NTSB CEN12LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA490.md): Smith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N1ZV · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA467.md): Brenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N25UA · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '241')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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