# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 series: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX06FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA087.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N526CD · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the strong tailwind encountered as the airplane turned from an upwind to a downwind…
- [NTSB MIA06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA021.md): Cessna 172R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N5182Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD05LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA055.md): Cessna 337G · Oakland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N53548 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into the trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX05FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA035.md): Cessna 337B · Drake, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N133JW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for…
- [NTSB MIA04FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA135.md): Cessna 336 · Magee, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N3832U · Destroyed
  > The student pilot/ airplane owner's lack of training in night operations, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB LAX04FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA241.md): Cessna 337 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N63BB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB ATL04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA096.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.
- [NTSB DEN03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA022.md): Maule M-4-210 · Creede, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2002 · N4746T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing factors are the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB LAX01LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N736YR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain. Factors were the high terrain and the blind canyon.
- [NTSB NYC00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA196.md): Cessna 337C · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2574S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published go-around procedure. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the wind conditions, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX00FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA230.md): Maule M4-210C · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N377BC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in steep turns at low altitude in gusty and strong tailwind conditions, which lead to a wind shear encounter and a stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW97LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA353.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW96LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA340.md): Maule M-4-210C · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N9862M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and failure to attain sufficient airspeed to clear obstructions at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB LAX95LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA336.md): Sjostrand Wheeler Express · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N360EZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature rotation and liftoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA177.md): Cessna R172E · Plato Center, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N5173 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull-up during a downwind banner pick-up resulting in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO95FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA006.md): Cessna T337G · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N807J · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC94FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA176.md): WDL 1B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N317TW · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate design of the airship, which allowed the center ballonet to overfill and to collapse the trunking to the fore and aft ballonets, rendering the airship uncontrollable. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance by the…
- [NTSB BFO92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA060.md): Cessna 172XP · Milton, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N4695K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed for climb.
- [NTSB FTW92DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQA01.md): Air Trans. White Lightning · Aztec, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 1992 · N121WE · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall and the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA92FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA070.md): Cessna 337 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1992 · N2211X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in night flight, and the lack of natural horizon or surface reference while flying over a sparsely…
- [NTSB SEA91FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA071.md): Cessna 337 · Boise, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N2107X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the aircraft control locks prior to attempting flight. Factors include an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA90FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA146.md): Wheeler Technology FT-210 · Linch, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N210EX · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and/or correct the stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA091.md): Cessna O337F · Brant, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1990 · N1814M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX88LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA008.md): Maule M-5-210C · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N62008 · Substantial damage
  > During a pleasure flt, just after take-off, the acft was observed to climb out at an extremely high rate. The acft leveled off momentarily, and the left wing dropped. The acft began to descend and collided with the runway and two parked acft.
- [NTSB MIA87LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA100.md): Cessna 337E · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N100LT · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that on short final the auto-plt activated resulting in an uncontrolled 50-60 degree nose low left bank. The acft then veered from the apch path off the arpt property where it then collided with a vehicle & tree before coming to rest.…
- [NTSB ANC87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA046.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N4570C · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost control of the acft after the tail was raised during takeoff. The acft groundlooped and collided with a snow bank which damaged the rt wing, landing gear and elevator.
- [NTSB LAX86LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA078.md): Cessna R172K · Kamuela, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1986 · N7320K · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with terrain while maneuvering to aviod clouds during a local scenic flt. The plt stated that turbulence caused loss of control and the acft was blown into trees. The winds were from 050 degs at 37 KTS with gusts to 45 KTS. SIGMET oscar five…
- [NTSB DEN85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA022.md): Cessna R172K · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1984 · N758CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he encountered a strong gust of wind from the right and lost directional control. The acft struck the ground with the left wing tip and nose and flipped over.
- [NTSB LAX83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA077.md): Cessna R172K · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1983 · N9927V · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a hard landing short of the runway while practicing an approach with a simulated engine failure. On turning final, the instructor decided the acft was too low to make the runway. She estimated they would be several hundred feet short. She took…

## 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 ('17025', '17045')
    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=17025&occurrence=250

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