NTSB investigations, GA

33 cases where the defining event was Aerodynamic stall/spin.

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NTSB ERA25FA151Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · LaFayette, GAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.Mar 20, 2025 · N969SS · DestroyedNTSB ERA24FA206Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s excessive turn rate and bank angle while at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.May 2, 2024 · N629BE · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Calhoun, GAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.Jul 25, 2022 · N199KS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA161Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dahlonega, GAThe 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.Mar 19, 2022 · N1410F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA050Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20F · Villa Rica, GAThe 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.Nov 8, 2021 · N3284F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Jasper, GAThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Nov 28, 2018 · N343BZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlanta, GAThe student’s incorrect use of the go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.May 2, 2017 · N704RB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Marietta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manually flying the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability control…Mar 24, 2017 · N8DX · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GAThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.Jan 16, 2017 · N2540F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jan 5, 2017 · N683AM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Fort Valley, GAThe failure of the aircraft’s right overcenter washout strut split ring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain lateral control of the aircraft and subsequent ground impact.Oct 2, 2016 · N53AW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA359Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoatright Waylon RV10 · Alma, GAThe noncertificated pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in his overweight, improperly-loaded airplane in dark night conditions at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident…Sep 16, 2015 · N122WK · DestroyedNTSB ERA15FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA075Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known engine deficiencies and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control after takeoff.Dec 13, 2014 · N955R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe 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…May 23, 2013 · N8225T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA250Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas David W Rans S-12 XL · Cleveland, GAThe 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.May 18, 2013 · N81788 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Bowman, GAthe captain's inappropriate climb speed, his failure to monitor airspeed during the level off, and his inappropriate response to multiple stall warnings.Feb 7, 2013 · N261PS · Minor damageNTSB ERA13LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GAThe 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…Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA561Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHall Don H RV-7 · Cumming, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.Sep 13, 2012 · N517DG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA513Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GAThe 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.Aug 18, 2012 · N149AM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA467Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GAThe 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.Jul 20, 2012 · N25UA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby 1-A · Jefferson, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the improper installation of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the…Jan 8, 2012 · N4626 · DestroyedNTSB ERA11CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II-SL · Kingston, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.Jun 11, 2011 · N533BK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman E75 · Jackson, GAThe pilot's diverted attention toward an unsecured engine cowl door after takeoff which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.Sep 4, 2010 · N1370V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff.Mar 5, 2010 · N45976 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA385Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Brinson, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.Jul 7, 2009 · N8587S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.Mar 19, 2009 · N312RW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reidsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GAAn inadvertent stall during the initial climb.Jul 2, 2008 · N1974L · DestroyedNTSB NYC08LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.Mar 29, 2008 · N6189 · Substantial damage