# NTSB investigations, CO: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA273.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · N2793H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N53265 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall at a low altitude and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN26LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA001.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 1, 2025 · N999AD · Substantial damage
  > On October 1, 2025, about 0412 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200 airplane, N999AD, was substantially damaged during an accident near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the 2 passengers were not injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN25FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA178.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 17, 2025 · N4321Z · Destroyed
  > On May 17, 2025, about 1003 mountain daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-B55, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was being operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN24FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA228.md): Cessna 421 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N245T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA133.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N2905H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA015.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2023 · N41DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…
- [NTSB CEN23FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA391.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Wellington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 31, 2023 · N50FU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control during approach for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN23FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA349.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 5, 2023 · N4184G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA263.md): Cessna 182G · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N3289S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA128.md): Zenith Zodiac 601XL · La Veta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2023 · N969WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane in which he had no experience in strong, gusting wind, which resulted his failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN23LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA013.md): Pober Pixie · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2022 · N872UE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.
- [NTSB CEN22FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA376.md): Cessna 182Q · Centennial, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N727PC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA425.md): Kolb Mark III · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2021 · N4365E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [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 CEN21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA067.md): Vans RV4 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2020 · N87LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn from the base leg to final approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude over mountainous…
- [NTSB CEN21LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA001.md): Cessna 210 · Cedaredge, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2020 · N9568X · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA20CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA075.md): Cessna 182 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2019 · N97596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19TA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA330.md): Cirrus SR22 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N983WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a tail wind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing..
- [NTSB GAA19CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA023.md): Skystar Kitfox SER 5 Safari · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N14GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA348.md): Piper PA32R · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2018 · N2880W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with an inoperative left magneto, which resulted in degraded climb performance in high-density altitude conditions and a subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN18CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA323.md): Cessna 172 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N20JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and…
- [NTSB GAA18CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA473.md): Vans RV6 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N56LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA111.md): Cessna 172S · Berthoud, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · N2461N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to apply prompt and/or correct flight control inputs to adequately recover from the intentional aerodynamic spin.
- [NTSB CEN17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA122.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Centennial, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N2702R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA131.md): Cessna T210 · Loveland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2017 · N4853U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA328.md): Aero Commander S2R · Center, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA394.md): Alon A2 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N5690F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff on an uneven runway surface, which resulted in it becoming airborne prematurely, an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA336.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N152L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was…
- [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150.md): Cessna 172 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N2567U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA15CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA292.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N4HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during takeoff to attain sufficient airspeed for conditions, and to maintain yaw control and a positive rate of climb, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA053.md): Aero SP Z O O AT 4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N344UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA476.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Cortez, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N747TH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the simulated engine out maneuver, his failure to unfeather the propeller before restoring engine power, and his inadequate airspeed management, which led to an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA467.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Erie, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N228LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue…
- [NTSB CEN14FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA265.md): Cessna 150 · Watkins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N6275G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent aerodynamic stall due to spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to his cell phone use while maneuvering at low-altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA230.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Northglenn, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2014 · N4519Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to operate the banner-tow flight below the minimum safe altitude specified by federal regulation, which likely limited his ability to recover from a potential loss of airspeed due to a gusting wind condition. Also causal was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN14FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA173.md): Worthington Donald Wayne Sonerai II LT · Highlands Ranch, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2014 · N63917 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN14FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA167.md): Socata TBM 700 · Ridgway, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2014 · N702H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach procedure, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN14FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA084.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Collbran, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N8037P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mosca, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N7147R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to clear a mountain pass in turbulent conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA462.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Walsenburg, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N96YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while turning from base to final leg in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN12LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA345.md): Learjet 60 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N500SW · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN12CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA263.md): Campbell David Legacy · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N12KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA161.md): Cessna 414A · Hayden, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N4772A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent stall during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane in forecasted icing conditions without using all of its anti-ice systems.
- [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 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 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 CEN09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA505.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N54804 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA425.md): North American SNJ-5 · Simla, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2009 · N212TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerobatic maneuvers and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

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