# NTSB investigations, NV: 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 WPR23LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA018.md): Piper J3F-60 · Herlong, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N21486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA240.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N343BH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane by exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in a turning climb at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot was unable to…
- [NTSB WPR20CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA102.md): Mooney M20K · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2020 · N231VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to complete a before landing checklist, which resulted in his delayed extension of the landing gear, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA20CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2019 · N2894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR19LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA141.md): Flight Design Ctls · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2019 · N423EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA018.md): Audenried Kitfox S7 SuperSport · Flanigan, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N13NZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR18FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA253.md): Commander 114 · Jean, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · N6064C · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate speed while maneuvering at a low attitude during night and entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB GAA17CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA291.md): Cessna T182 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2017 · N6203S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR17LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA072.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N39894 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of…
- [NTSB GAA16CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA444.md): P Z L -Warszawa-Cnpsl PZL 104 Wilga · Austin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N65ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the base to final turn, which resulted in a forced landing, and an intentional aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over…
- [NTSB GAA16CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA026.md): Rans S-7 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2015 · N272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR14FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA132.md): Cessna 120 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2014 · N76856 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a course-reversal turn when the airplane was unable to attain sufficient altitude to cross a mountain range, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall…
- [NTSB WPR13FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA376.md): Urban Air Sro Samba XXL · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N19UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the improper location of the parachute…
- [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 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 WPR09GA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA407.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N807MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach prior to the retardant drop and his subsequent failure to release the retardant load, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA258.md): Cessna 320D · Fallon, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N320KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA235.md): Beech 95 · Minden, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N1533Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a low altitude maneuver that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA004.md): Bonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N267B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.

## 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" = 'NV' 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=NV

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