# NTSB investigations, GA: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA151.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · LaFayette, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 20, 2025 · N969SS · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA24FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA221.md): Radley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 20, 2024 · N960B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of…
- [NTSB ERA24FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA206.md): Raytheon A36 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N629BE · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA23LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA097.md): Piper PA24 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2022 · N9026P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA335.md): Evolution Revolt · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2022 · N199KS · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA22FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 19, 2022 · N1410F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA22FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA050.md): Mooney M20F · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 8, 2021 · N3284F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA19CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA099.md): Cirrus SR20 · Jasper, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N343BZ · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA19LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA18FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA149.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Commerce, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N94909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to effectively mitigate an accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in an undetected partial loss of engine power and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA17FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA330.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N3875J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA283.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N704RB · Substantial damage
  > The student’s incorrect use of the go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA17FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA135.md): Cessna 500 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N8DX · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB GAA17CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA115.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2017 · N2540F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA17LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA078.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2017 · N683AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N7948F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA004.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N53AW · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA16FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA316.md): Cessna A188 · Alapaha, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N3547Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA16LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA007.md): Piper PA28R · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2015 · N9312N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his…
- [NTSB ERA16FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA005.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N4313E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student…
- [NTSB ERA15FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA359.md): Boatright Waylon RV10 · Alma, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2015 · N122WK · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA15LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA156.md): Kolb Twinstar · Reynolds, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2015 · N193Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to operate…
- [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103.md): Luscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA15LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA075.md): Johnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N955R · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA052.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N28681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully recover before collision with obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA316.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N957MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incomplete assessment of the risk presented by operating an airplane with an unresolved history of engine power losses; a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to operation of the engine with an excessively rich fuel/air mixture; and the…
- [NTSB ERA14FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N36638 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…
- [NTSB ERA14LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA137.md): Piper J3C-65 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N9026N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern at low altitude in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in the traffic pattern at a low altitude that did not allow…
- [NTSB ERA13LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA252.md): Beech A36 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N8225T · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA13CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA250.md): Thomas David W Rans S-12 XL · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N81788 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB DCA13IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13IA058.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Bowman, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2013 · N261PS · Minor damage
  > the captain's inappropriate climb speed, his failure to monitor airspeed during the level off, and his inappropriate response to multiple stall warnings.
- [NTSB ERA13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA015.md): Velline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA12FA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA561.md): Hall Don H RV-7 · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N517DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12FA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA513.md): Mcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N149AM · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA12FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA467.md): Brenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N25UA · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA12LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA141.md): Bowers Fly Baby 1-A · Jefferson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2012 · N4626 · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [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 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 ERA11FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA183.md): Dehavilland DHC-6-100 · Hampton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N157KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA465.md): Stearman E75 · Jackson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N1370V · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [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 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 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.
- [NTSB ERA09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA385.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brinson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N8587S · 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 make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA203.md): Wayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N312RW · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA09CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA141.md): Socata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA235.md): Lanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N1974L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA150.md): Hatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N6189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.

## 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" = 'GA' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence?state=GA

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