# 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 ANC12CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA016.md): Cessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2011 · N6480H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate icing, which resulted in structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA12CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA023.md): University Of Kansas Meridian · McMurdo, AY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > an aerodynamic stall induced by an inadvertent autopilot Home command. The Home command was entered following a loss of the direct radio link due to improperly set failsafe settings, and an unintentional latching of Home mode from an earlier functionality…
- [NTSB CEN12CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA119.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Loreauville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2011 · N61202 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA112.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2011 · N9279T · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA12FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA107.md): Shaw Douglas Wayne Rans S 7 · Somerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2011 · N347DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a ruptured berry aneurysm during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA100.md): Cessna 421C · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N421SY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the guidance contained in the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN12LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA102.md): Shook Rans S-12 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N7138K · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s delayed remedial action as the airplane neared an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that the student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt.
- [NTSB ERA12FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA093.md): Wing John R Wittman Tailwind · Fulton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N865JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA073.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N61XT · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving any flight instruction in the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff and the subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA071.md): Juve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N274 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.
- [NTSB CEN12LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA059.md): Cessna 172M · Sturgis, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2011 · N13584 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with extended flaps.
- [NTSB ERA12FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA062.md): Beech D-45 · Williston, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2011 · N34KT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed in changing wind conditions during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s ostentatious display close to the ground.
- [NTSB ERA12FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA052.md): Interplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2011 · N58784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at low speed, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the outcome of the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…
- [NTSB ERA12CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N4300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while turning to the downwind leg, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA12CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA042.md): Moyes Bailey Dragonfly · Massey, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N103ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N2401E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA012.md): Beech E33 · Daggett, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N7011N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod, and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a sudden maneuver to avoid power lines during the descent, which resulted in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.…
- [NTSB CEN12CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA026.md): Jantzen Evans VP · Terrell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N331EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not determine whether the airplane’s climb performance would be sufficient to clear obstacles before initiating take off.
- [NTSB WPR12FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA010.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N7760A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA014.md): Peck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N4595P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA012.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · Substantial damage
  > Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA015.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N3491Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA011.md): Rivers William J KR-2 · Wytheville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N7026G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB ERA12FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA008.md): Aviat A-1 · Moyock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11HU · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA007.md): Cessna 207A · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA12FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA006.md): Harry L. Weber Arion LI · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N747HW · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall at low altitude due to the pilot’s acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB WPR12FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA001.md): Vaughn Pulsar · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N91BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while initiating a turn during the initial climb after takeoff in a high density altitude environment, above the airplane’s maximum allowable gross weight, and with an overly rich…
- [NTSB ERA12CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA013.md): Loehle Loehle P-40 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2011 · N414L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA667](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA667.md): Tompkins Tandem Rocket · Lemars, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2011 · N29RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA11FA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA493.md): Cessna 172M · Greenville, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N9932V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11FA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA450.md): Cone James A RV-6A · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N641JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s execution of an abrupt maneuver, likely to avoid birds, which resulted in a stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN11FA645](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA645.md): Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugba GX · Noblesville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N107GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's decision to maneuver at an altitude below that required for congested areas, which did not afford an adequate margin for stall recovery.
- [NTSB CEN11LA623](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA623.md): Hoffmann HK36R Super Dimona · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N63RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA428.md): Veatch Kitfox · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N624JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to prevent a low-altitude stall and spin following a complete loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11FA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA415.md): Cessna 172M · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N5155Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s misjudged approach and landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was a lack of airspeed due to a blocked pitot tube.
- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage
  > The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11FA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA392.md): Briegleb BG-12B · Moore, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N559Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a low pass over the runway in the opposite direction of his intended landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and glider control during the reverse-course maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the effect of…
- [NTSB WPR11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA387.md): P&M GT450 · Teton Village, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N988AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush to ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA11LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA459.md): Evans Robert W SR Pegazair 100 · Maysville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N523RE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA457.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N492ST · Substantial damage
  > The individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA460.md): Mooney M20R · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N121RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA672](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA672.md): Porbeck John M Slipstream Genesis · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N53QB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and attitude during a turn toward downwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the experimental airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11FA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA443.md): Maule M-7-235 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N747GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed and excessive bank angle while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA551.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Douglas, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N403BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA546.md): Reinboldt Richard A Challenger II · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N340BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA438.md): Piper PA-30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N8314Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rotation during takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA11LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA437.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Egg Harbor Township, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA435.md): Rans S18 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB WPR11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA361.md): Beech 76 · Perris, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N6718X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the resulting encounter with an aerodynamic stall. Also causal were the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, his failure to ensure the pitch trim was positioned correctly for…
- [NTSB WPR11FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA344.md): American AA-1A · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N34299 · Substantial damage
  > An aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '241' 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/241/sequence?page=24

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