# NTSB investigations: NONE: Loss of control - in flight

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 DEN07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA152.md): Slingsby Swallow Type T.45 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N7476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude release resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to turn back to the airport at low altitude and the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA07LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA250.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Morgan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N5731S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering on final approach to landing, which resulted in an collision with a tree. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA232.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N33950 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in a stall while on final approach. A factor in the accident were the two fences.
- [NTSB MIA07LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA121.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Unionville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N775SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA155.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau Speed Astir II · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N176SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA063.md): Jimenez Reymundo Challenger II Specia · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7023D · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to remove the aft seat belt from around the aft control stick prior to flight.
- [NTSB NYC06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA127.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N91MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during approach, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX06LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA158.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N7729S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.
- [NTSB LAX06LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA151.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus B · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2006 · N13SG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB IAD05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA148.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2005 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA284.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Waialua, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent spin entry while practicing a stall maneuver and his failure to regain control of the glider before impacting a lake.
- [NTSB SEA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA164.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Driggs, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD05CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA081.md): PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N341PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA196.md): Elan DG 300 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N303LV · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's failure to release from the towline in a timely manner, and to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot's failure to recognize and correctly recover from the stall in a timely manner, and the inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA131.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a scenic flight, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin and secondary stall/spin encounter. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, his inadequate…
- [NTSB ATL04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA178.md): Schleicher K6-CR · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N23Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and his unreported mental conditions.
- [NTSB IAD04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA022.md): Masak Scimitar · Alexandria, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N12PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA103.md): Pdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N18SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA006.md): Firefly Balloons Galaxy 11B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N2190S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-wind landing, resulting in a hard landing, the subsequent tipping of the balloon's basket, a post impact flash fire, and the ejection of two passengers. Contributing factors include the high wind…
- [NTSB DEN04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA005.md): Lindstrand Balloons LBL · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N994AF · No damage
  > the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors include the inadvertent activation of the deflation line by the pilot and the retaining wall.
- [NTSB LAX03CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA277.md): PZL PW-5 · Yreka, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N105PS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain airspeed resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA105.md): Adams Balloon A55 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N4031Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planned approach for a landing and obstacle clearance not maintained. A contributing factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA072.md): Schempp-Hirth Cirrus · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N3839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA277.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N114RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA243.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N2691H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA059.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N341KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the loss of orographic lift conditions. A factor was the loss of orographic lift.
- [NTSB LAX02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA042.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Banning, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N102FC · Substantial damage
  > On final approach, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft airspeed and control during an encounter with the gusting high wind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA250.md): Burkhart Grob G102 STD Astir III · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3837U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA038.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2000 · N3621R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude approaching the airstrip and his failure to maintain airspeed resulted in the glider's collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA239.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N7679 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA240.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N2792Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB LAX00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA217.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3814A · Substantial damage
  > Diminished control during the landing phase of operation due to a partial blockage of the elevator controls by a microphone that became lodged in the control stick well.
- [NTSB NYC00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA130.md): Ludeman HP-18 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N67TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB MIA00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA148.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N5738S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's altitude and subsequent maneuver to avoid an obstacle, that resulted in a loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall, and an inflight loss of control, which resulted in damage to the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA135.md): Hughes OH-6A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N992CH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his misjudging the flare and a subsequent hard landing. Factors in this accident were, the pilot's inadequate planned approach in trail of two heavier helicopters, a crosswind landing…
- [NTSB CHI00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA033.md): Schweizer SGS-1-34 · East Lynne, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N7646 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's misjudgment of the wind condition, and poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA170.md): Pilatus B-4 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N20RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA289.md): Glasflugel H 301 B Libelle · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N2200 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly connect the aileron controls during reassembly of the glider, and, his inadequate preflight inspection of the glider.
- [NTSB CHI98LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA253.md): Cameron A105 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N1601A · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually recognize hazards associated with meteorological phenomenon. A contributing factor was the weather condtion.
- [NTSB LAX98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA147.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N34187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA011.md): Schweizer SGS1-26A · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1997 · N1154N · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the elevator cables and elevator control bell-crank by the pilot, and an inadequate annual inspection by the mechanic. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the flight controls prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA118.md): Reynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA114.md): Schleicher ASW19-B · Troy, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N19LK · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA004.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 · Sterling, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N597R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn.
- [NTSB IAD96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA142.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA140.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA089.md): Schweizer SGS233A · Franklinton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N1197S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the instructor pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA111.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N65847 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA165.md): AS+ AC 4 · Hartford, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N29HS · Substantial damage
  > lack of airspeed control by the pilot, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA060.md): Laister LP-15 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N6LS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the base-to-final turn.

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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&occurrence=250

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