# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DEN08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA043.md): Champion 7GCAA · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N8305V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience.
- [NTSB NYC08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N259ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.
- [NTSB DFW08FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA040.md): Cessna 172N · Marlow, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N6555D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA041.md): Cessna 172P · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N64197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA036.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB NYC08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA037.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N6492E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA066.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N9592U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI08FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA033.md): Cessna 172I · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.
- [NTSB CHI08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA030.md): Cessna 172M · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N4366R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA011.md): Cessna 172 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N65591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA011.md): Slagle Thorp T-18 · Franklin, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N515HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA004.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N5235W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB DFW08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA003.md): Cessna 172N · Oxford, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N5260J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.
- [NTSB SEA07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA269.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2341J · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.
- [NTSB SEA07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA265.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N4764T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a forced landing off the end of the runway. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB ATL07FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA125.md): Cessna 172M · Mansfield, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N19952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC07TA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07TA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N2355H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI07LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA288.md): Cessna 172M · Union Star, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N1502V · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall while buzzing residences. Contributing to the accident was the pilot performing buzzing maneuvers.
- [NTSB NYC07FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA193.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N738JE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failuire to maitain adequate airspeed during a turning maneuver which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA175.md): Aero Commander 100 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N3900X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA104.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Gardner, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N4337P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA194.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jordan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N7145Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA201.md): Cessna 172K · Newcastle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N84888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA108.md): Schwarz RV-6A · Greeley, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N94KA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA148.md): Syracuse Vans RV-4 · Wallkill, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N14VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt low altitude aerobatics, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the aerobatics, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Rio Creek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N4422R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft weight and balance, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC07LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA123.md): Dever Stits Playmate SA11A · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N7760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an undetermined physiological impairment.
- [NTSB NYC07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA111.md): Cessna 172S · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N12152 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA109.md): Cessna 172I · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N35562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA07LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA097.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Cibecue, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N42487 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper control of the airplane during an off airport landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological condition, impairment due to overdose of prescription medication, inadequate in-flight planning and mountainous…
- [NTSB LAX07FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA123.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N6267D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon.
- [NTSB CHI07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA098.md): Wakewood Lancair O-200 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N351DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA088.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N33521 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical…
- [NTSB ATL07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA061.md): Harrison Robert J. Longez · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N17XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent inflight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N4663D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's distracted attention due to the inaccurate flap indicator.
- [NTSB DFW07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA160.md): Ingraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N320TX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bandon, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2006 · N952AC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross country flight. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA010.md): Alexander Lancair 320 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N1382Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL07FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA002.md): Cessna 177 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N2320Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff over the allowable takeoff gross weight of the airplane and his failure to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX06FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA289.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to comply with weight and balance limitations and failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA123.md): Frisby CH801 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N801ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and trees bordering the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX06LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA264.md): Schifferer Breezy RLU-1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N577JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA252.md): Cessna 172M · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N12626 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper soft-field takeoff technique and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver was also causal.
- [NTSB DFW06CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA190.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N9952W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing factors were the sudden wind shift and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA180.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N43060 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's excessive landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane stalling. A factor to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the runway edge light that the airplane struck.
- [NTSB DFW06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA174.md): Cessna 172L · Burnett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N7943G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA084.md): Malott Mustang II · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N299TL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA06LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA109.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N1123W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the left-hand control yoke to the left-hand control column, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly verify the installation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control in flight…

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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 ('41508')
    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=41508&occurrence=250

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