# 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 CEN10CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA373.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2010 · N802CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR10FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA330.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dixon, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N7581J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA350.md): Aviat A-1B · Idabell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N339C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA347.md): Mooney M20F · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N3495X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA334.md): Drone Paul E Pulsar III · Carmi, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N47PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA324.md): Cessna T310R · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N310RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain proper airspeed on final approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB WPR10LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA293.md): Rans Coyote II S6 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2010 · N1901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the increased drag on the airplane with the doors removed.
- [NTSB ERA10CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA300.md): Piper PA-18-135 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N2150A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA268.md): Piper PA-20 · Nelson, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2010 · N7013K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during an undetermined phase of flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA277.md): Aveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N801GB · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…
- [NTSB CEN10CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA284.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N88117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA276.md): Covell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N74RV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.
- [NTSB CEN10LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA275.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Watertown, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N88399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while conducting aerobatic, low-altitude maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairmant due to alcohol.
- [NTSB CEN10LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA255.md): Supinski Mark R Supinski Mustang II · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N512SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience flying tailwheel configured airplanes.
- [NTSB WPR10FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Redmond, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N6967P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA259.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N424LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA233.md): JetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N135CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA234.md): CGS Hawk · Haysville, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control of the airplane, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA225.md): Schweizer SGS1-34 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N1148S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA232.md): Maule M5-235C · Zellwood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N9196E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA208.md): Bibbee Cozy Mark IV · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N68TF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to recover from a stall due to the builder's failure to comply with design specifications and update the pilot’s operating handbook, which would have highlighted the discrepancies in the airplane's build-up.
- [NTSB ERA10LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA233.md): Cessna 172H · Archer, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N8112L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA208.md): Reed William A Kitfox 4 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2010 · N421KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ERA10LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA206.md): Center Charles C X-5 · Ghent, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N25761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment.
- [NTSB ERA10LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA205.md): Cupaiole RV-6A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N84KM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA10LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA199.md): Ratcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3181L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA188.md): Beech 95 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N20FP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an intake valve spring on the right engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA182.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N853CZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA164.md): Luscombe 8A · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N45976 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA150.md): Beech C23 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2010 · N180ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance…
- [NTSB ANC10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA019.md): Cessna 208B · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N207DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with ice-contaminated wings in freezing rain and mist, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA141.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N513XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA107.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2010 · N145AG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA097.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Elyria, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N80HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA109.md): Young Dee C Kitfox II · St. Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2010 · N345DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA090.md): Beech C-99 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N206AV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of structural icing during the flight.
- [NTSB ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…
- [NTSB CEN10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA089.md): Lyman Randall/Scott David Avid Flyer · Eldon, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2009 · N491DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to climb or maintain proper airspeed due to the improper pitch setting of the propeller.
- [NTSB ERA10LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA098.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2009 · N524SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a stall and inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information. Also contributing was the instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA075.md): Cessna 172 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.
- [NTSB CEN10LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA068.md): Beech V35 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N108L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA085.md): Tail Feather Sea Rey · Sanibel Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N969TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to add power during a low-level turn, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA063.md): Budd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N7JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA059.md): Cessna A188B · Ripley, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N9368G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.
- [NTSB CEN10LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA043.md): Moore Skybolt/BM · Altus, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N6644 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment by performing intentional low-level maneuvers that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at an altitude to low to affect a safe recovery.
- [NTSB CEN10LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA035.md): Blanik L-13 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N1142 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.
- [NTSB ERA10FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA037.md): Cessna 177 · Christiansted · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N3431T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure proper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA032.md): Powrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N4036U · Substantial damage
  > The stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA026.md): Fuji LM1 · Athens, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N2121J · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.

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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=27

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