# 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. Page 25 of 31 · 1,530 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA11LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA411.md): Cessna 150M · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N8576U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR11FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA335.md): Mooney M20C · Grace, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N6855N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ANC11FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA065.md): Piper PA-12 · Delta, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N92770 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the separation of the pilot's seat… - [NTSB WPR11CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA338.md): Rolladen Schneider OHG LS-3-17 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N84AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect use of the flap control pitch control recovery which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA480.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N50408 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain. - [NTSB CEN11LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA481.md): Degraw Rhino II · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N122DG · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA322.md): Dova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2011 · N3503C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA389.md): Beech N35 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N3344A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA466.md): Dehavilland DHC-1 · Benton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N22DH · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin. - [NTSB WPR11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA317.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR11FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA316.md): Mooney M20F · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the… - [NTSB WPR11LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA324.md): M Squared Sprint 1000 · Heise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N648MA · Substantial damage > The 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 accident airplane make and model. - [NTSB CEN11FA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA434.md): Schaffer Gary W Lancair · Yukon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N358MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of an excessive bank angle while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane and the pilot’s distracted attention to the rough running… - [NTSB CEN11CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA453.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Oconto, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N734MP · Substantial damage > The powered parachute pilot's decision to execute an in-flight full-flare which resulted in exceeding the angle of attack capabilities of the parachute wing, and subsequent inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CEN11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA431.md): Bosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N8AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude. - [NTSB ANC11FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA055.md): Cessna 150M · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N66286 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR11LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · St Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N2725V · Substantial damage > The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA360.md): Clabaugh Robert R Barracuda · Andalusia, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N289DH · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airspeed while maneuvering on approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane. - [NTSB ERA11CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA363.md): Cessna 150L · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N18735 · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA417.md): Beech A36 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N88MN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not execute a missed approach in weather conditions below minimums. - [NTSB WPR11CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA271.md): Luscombe 8F · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N1459B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate spacing from the aircraft ahead of him. - [NTSB ANC11CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA052.md): Cessna 182H · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N331AA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N1803T · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations. - [NTSB ERA11CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA366.md): Champion 7FC · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N7583E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA405.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Faith, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N7018Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper turn while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA11CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA337.md): Flightstar Flightstar II-SL · Kingston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N533BK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight. - [NTSB ERA11FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA332.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2011 · N48869 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. - [NTSB WPR11FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA248.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system. - [NTSB CEN11LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA373.md): Mooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N5816P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CEN11LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N2LU · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB ANC11FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA037.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N4955A · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his… - [NTSB WPR11LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA234.md): Hoskins Zenith · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2011 · N34NH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane. - [NTSB WPR11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA231.md): Let L 33 Solo · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N278BA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA352.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N4016X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA11LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA306.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N877CT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s performance of aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA342.md): Luscombe 8 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · XB-11Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA362.md): Beech B24R · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N9321S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA332.md): Unregistered Quicksilver MXL II · Crookston, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude. - [NTSB ERA11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA289.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA304.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Parker, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N143FJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive and unsafe maneuvering during gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall-spin. - [NTSB WPR11LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA202.md): Rans S-12 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N107JL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine coolant during climb due to an unsecured tank cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use available engine power to ensure a landing on an… - [NTSB CEN11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA285.md): Hawker-Beechcraft E-55 · De Queen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2011 · N3959W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR11CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA196.md): Cessna T188C · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N4562J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb. - [NTSB CEN11CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA287.md): Air Tractor AT503 · Telephone, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N503AD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA240.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N3547C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CEN11CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA289.md): Rans S12 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2011 · N3581S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent application of full right rudder during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA11FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA222.md): Replogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N164T · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total… - [NTSB DCA11MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11MA076.md): Gulfstream GVI · Roswell, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N652GD · Substantial damage > The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncommanded roll during a one engine-inoperative takeoff flight test, which were the result of (1) Gulfstream’s failure… - [NTSB ERA11LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA228.md): Hrosik Gene Aventura II · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N5842 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA210.md): Piper PA-20 · Elgin, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N7746K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. 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