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150 cases where NTSB found Yaw control.

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NTSB WPR26LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportValerie Westedt Zenith Zodiac 650B · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and their subsequent loss control of during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.Jul 5, 2026 · N452VC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Sherman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during recovery from a bounced landing.Apr 21, 2026 · N269JJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Floral City, FLThe student pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing.Jan 29, 2026 · N347BH · DestroyedNTSB ERA26LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSled Thomas Helicycle · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a crosswind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, hard landing, and subsequent rollover.Jan 8, 2026 · N3722T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414A · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure a bottle, which restricted movement of the right rudder pedal during landing.Jan 5, 2026 · N140KM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA404Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Watertown, WIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the student pilot’s bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in diminished airplane performance during the…Sep 30, 2025 · N814 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA239Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ponderosa Pines, MTThe pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.Aug 3, 2025 · N750GT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArlie L Raber III Challenger 1 · Crestview, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off despite having problems controlling the airplane due to his physical stature.May 4, 2025 · N59BR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Oakland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a left quartering crosswind.Apr 20, 2025 · N22QT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Zeeland, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight…Apr 8, 2025 · N6561F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a tailwind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, and subsequent hard landing.Nov 21, 2024 · N422RH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAgustawestland AW109SP · Kamas, UTThe pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a confined area, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a hard landing.Oct 8, 2024 · N631HC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.Sep 27, 2024 · N205CT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · South Park, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.Aug 3, 2024 · N177DB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Oakland, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain coordinated flight during aerial-application operations, which resulted in fuel migration between the interconnected wing fuel tanks, and his failure to adequately monitor fuel levels during the flight which resulted in a loss…Jul 17, 2024 · N622AW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Duluth, MNThe failure of the left engine induction coupling during takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power and an uncommanded left yaw/roll due to asymmetrical thrust and increased drag, from which the pilot had insufficient altitude to recover…Jun 27, 2024 · N5080J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Telford, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.Jun 8, 2024 · N3304R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150L · Godley, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.May 16, 2024 · N1701Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while maneuvering at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.May 1, 2024 · N413JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Chesterfield, MOThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Apr 13, 2024 · N594M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff that resulted in a hard landing.Mar 26, 2024 · N67183 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kenosha, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing.Jan 21, 2024 · N8350M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA088Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Leyden, MAThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin from which the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident were the overall effect of the flight instructor’s use of multiple…Jan 14, 2024 · N7345R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ogdensburg, NYThe loss of control of the helicopter during taxi, which resulted in rollover.Nov 18, 2023 · N789GR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYamaha Fazer SAR · Reno, NVThe operator’s incorrect input into the ground station controller, resulting in a loss of control during flight and subsequent impact with terrain.Aug 29, 2023 · N53GR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195A · Laconia, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, which resulted in a ground-loop.Jul 31, 2023 · N9855A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Midway, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a pinnacle landing that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.Apr 8, 2023 · N7530D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA078Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRotorsport UK Cavalon · Beverly, MAThe pilot’s improper yaw control during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an excessive sideslip and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.Dec 4, 2022 · N401GR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA028Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-90 · Slidell, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in low visibility conditions.Nov 7, 2022 · N809DM · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Air Force Academy, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.Jul 1, 2022 · N469AK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA291Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Minot, NDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.Jun 12, 2022 · N737BW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Henderson, TXThe partial loss of engine power in a hover due to a stuck exhaust valve.Jun 6, 2022 · N94WC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell HH-1H · Reno, NVThe pilot’s loss of control following the inadvertent placement of his foot behind the anti-torque pedal.Jun 2, 2022 · N91JK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA086Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Livingston, TXThe pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Dec 30, 2021 · N8AU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OKA loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.Dec 3, 2021 · N3372A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA079Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Nov 29, 2021 · N172MA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miamisburg, OHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low-altitude hover shortly after liftoff.Nov 19, 2021 · N221HG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Gonzales, LAThe student pilot’s failure to compensate for an unanticipated right yaw, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and helicopter control.Oct 6, 2021 · N373SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder.Sep 27, 2021 · N1401U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA424Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing A75 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of control during an aerobatic maneuver, resulting in the airplane impacting terrain.Sep 17, 2021 · N19BB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer TH55A/269A · Monroe, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during landing which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jun 3, 2021 · N41G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Yukon, OKThe pilot receiving instruction’s untimely and unidentified inadvertent activation of the hydraulic cut-off switch, which turned off the hydraulic system while the helicopter was at slow airspeed followed by a rapid power increase, which resulted in a loss of…May 12, 2021 · N841BP · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Palm Gardens, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an encounter with a dust devil shortly after takeoff.May 6, 2021 · N972BW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Johnson, KSThe pilot's inadequate pedal application during a transition to hover, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.Apr 5, 2021 · N8348X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Lucerne Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.Mar 16, 2021 · N6133C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low altitude.Feb 25, 2021 · N259AM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA077Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47D · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control, which resulted in a hard landing.Jan 1, 2021 · N74823 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA095Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Morris, ILThe pilot's inadequate pedal application during liftoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 20, 2020 · N3264U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA073Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Marion, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.Dec 13, 2020 · N138CT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA025Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLancair 235 · Cordes Lakes, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic experience in the accident…Oct 24, 2020 · N25NL · Substantial damage