# 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 CEN22LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA279.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Yoder, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N364BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with sinking air conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA215.md): Beech E35 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N13AR · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to climb and complete a normal traffic pattern after making a low approach and their failure to extend the flaps for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure adequate airspeed and bank control…
- [NTSB WPR22LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA218.md): Air Creation USA Skypper · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2022 · N536AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper control input during landing which resulted in an exceedance of the aircraft’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA22LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA267.md): Cessna 172 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2022 · N78755 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA291.md): Cessna 172N · Minot, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2022 · N737BW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR22FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA196.md): Beech 19A · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N7641R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during a turn and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted…
- [NTSB ERA22FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA243.md): Piper PA-12 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N4421M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA22LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA244.md): Aeronca 7AC · Monongahela, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2022 · N84583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA214.md): Cessna 152 · Wauwatosa, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2022 · N4978B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall from which the student pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB CEN22FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA203.md): American AA-1A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N6409L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to operate the airplane after consuming alcohol, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent loss of control at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA22FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA218.md): Cessna 172 · Altha, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 3, 2022 · N6413B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack after liftoff and an aerodynamic stall from which…
- [NTSB WPR22LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA165.md): Cessna 182G · Eloy, AZ · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2022 · N3694U · Substantial damage
  > The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA145.md): Cessna 162 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2022 · N6076C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA027.md): Piper PA-20 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N7074K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 19, 2022 · N1410F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA133.md): Kitfox 4-1200 · Woodstock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2022 · N494KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA129.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2022 · N2521Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in the landing pattern resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA127.md): Quad City Challenger II · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2022 · N438RN · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ANC22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA012.md): Flight Design Ctls · Hana, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2022 · N992SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N3707H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.
- [NTSB WPR22LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA061.md): Moul Willis RV-3 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N9YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA070.md): Cessna 172N · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N8074E · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA059.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N633CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the high density altitude and the tailwind component while landing at a mountaintop airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN22FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA031.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 13, 2021 · N866JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB WPR22FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA033.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Randsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 12, 2021 · N984LD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper landing approach, which failed to account for wind conditions, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an overshoot of the runway extended centerline, resulting in an accelerated aerodynamic stall.…
- [NTSB ERA22FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA050.md): Mooney M20F · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 8, 2021 · N3284F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA22FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA047.md): Piper PA30 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 5, 2021 · N8924Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while troubleshooting a landing gear indication, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN22LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA015.md): Zuber Thomas P Zuber Super Drifter · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N70TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor airspeed during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the water.
- [NTSB ERA21FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA377.md): Beech C23 · Lansing, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3342L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees and terrain after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane outside of…
- [NTSB ERA21LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA351.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N5166S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA381.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2021 · N65987 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN21LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA399.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Classic · Cotton Port, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2021 · N303TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control during go-around after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA380.md): Piper J3C-65 · Adrian, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 22, 2021 · N70643 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA327.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Sterling, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N373BA · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR21FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA298.md): Cessna 150 · Banning, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA345.md): Cessna 340 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N419TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing
- [NTSB WPR21FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA258.md): Cessna 172R · Missoula, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N2388L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA21FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA257.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Kinston, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N402SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct low-level aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not approved for aerobatic flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, a loss of control, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA260.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Argyle, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N1182E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA227.md): Covey Tri Quickie · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 15, 2021 · N8054Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the reduced airplane performance due to high density…
- [NTSB CEN21LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA262.md): Cessna 150H · Muncie, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA252.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Darlington, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N853L · Destroyed
  > A loss of control while practicing an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA210.md): Mark Coby Early Bird Jenny · Stoneville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N831HC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA217.md): Cessna 150 · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N3396J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA208.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2021 · N2378Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff and his high pitch attitude after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA199.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 24, 2021 · N587CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA161.md): Rans S12 · Colville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N707PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid powerlines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to improper…
- [NTSB CEN21LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA190.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N354EF · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s improper decision to continue the unstabilized approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA167.md): Beech 35 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N3953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA123.md): Aermacchi Impala MB-326M · Edwards, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2021 · N155TP · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s restricted rudder inputs while in an inverted spin that precluded spin recovery.

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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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