# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA07LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA190.md): Champion 7KCAB · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N827BM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB DEN07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA103.md): Piper PA-30 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N8078Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB DEN06FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA107.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Winter Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N5232X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver, an inadvertent stall/spin, and… - [NTSB ATL06LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA079.md): Taylor Skybolt · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N78BJ · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while conducting aerobatic flight. Factors in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display, and lack of recent and total experience in type of operation. - [NTSB LAX06FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA089.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N7291Y · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's impairment due to his prolonged use of a highly sedating over-the-counter sleep aid… - [NTSB DFW06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Raymond, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N7315Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI05FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA189.md): Piper PA-30 · Aurora, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N7868Y · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight. - [NTSB DFW05FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA015.md): Piper PA-30 · Boise City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N7415Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB NYC04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA181.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N53748 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires. - [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA057.md): Wing D-1 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2003 · N8602J · Destroyed > The flying pilot's failure to obtain/maintain control of the airplane during practice stalls, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into a spin. - [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high. - [NTSB LAX03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA093.md): Piper PA-30 · Nipomo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N9YB · Substantial damage > the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB DEN03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA037.md): Rothrock Cozy Mark IV · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2003 · N320FR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the high crosswinds and the gusts. - [NTSB DEN03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA011.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N41807 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB NYC02FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA196.md): Piper PA-30 · Gilford, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N7106Y · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with water. - [NTSB MIA02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA003.md): Piper PA-30B-160 · Clarksville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N8402Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB FTW01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N64776 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB CHI00FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA185.md): Piper PA-30 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7213Y · Destroyed > loss of control in flight for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX00FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA231.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB IAD98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA104.md): Piper PA-30 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N8349Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA102.md): Piper PA-30 · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N7358Y · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor during an attempted go-around from a balked landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a distance remaining marker. - [NTSB SEA95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA142.md): Piper PA-30 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N7487Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gusts. - [NTSB FTW95FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA232.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N8754 · Destroyed > The performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI94DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCA01.md): Piper PA-39 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N8913Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final. The gusty tailwind during the turn was a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC91LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA172.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N68560 · Substantial damage > An inflight collision with terrain after the pilot became incapacitated due to an allergic reaction to bee stings. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize the situation in time to make the recovery. - [NTSB CHI91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA165.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N7209Y · Substantial damage > Excessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. - [NTSB SEA90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA100.md): Champion 7KCAB · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N1877G · Destroyed > The instructor pilots poor judgement in performing low altitude steep turn maneuvers resulting in an inadvertant stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Factors in the accident were the over gross weight and out-of-cg aircraft loading, and strong gusty… - [NTSB MKC89FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA153.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N8636V · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by performing acrobatic flight with baggage in the rear cockpit of the aircraft, which probably restricted movement of the flight controls and resulted in uncontrolled flight and a spin. - [NTSB MIA89FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA115.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N90985 · Destroyed > In-flight loss of control while maneuvering to reverse direction due the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the 'steep turn.' - [NTSB ATL89FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA004.md): Piper PA-30 · La Follette, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N7484Y · Destroyed > The pilot reported an autopilot problem and was not able to maintain control of the airplane. The airframe components were scattered in a circular pattern. All fractures displayed overload failures. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system or… - [NTSB NYC88FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA185.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N86628 · Destroyed > The Bellanca was maneuvering and had hooked up with a banner, when control was lost and it impacted the ground. Witnesses said the aircraft was at full power when it went into a nose high attitude and stalled to the right. After impact with the ground the… - [NTSB DEN87LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA063.md): Champion 7KCAB · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1987 · N2629G · Substantial damage > Acft lifted off at slow airspeed and stalled/mushed back to rwy. - [NTSB SEA87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA046.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1987 · N36339 · Substantial damage > Plt with less than 2 hrs as PIC in Bellanca 7KCAB acft stalled on approach to runway. Plt reported winds estimated at 10 KTS with gusts to 15 KTS. Acft stalled about 30 feet above runway and impacted on the nose at about 30 degree angle. - [NTSB LAX87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA075.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N68557 · Substantial damage > The plt lost control and collided with the surface of runway 24 during initial takeoff climb. The pilot indicated that he encountered a crosswind gust from his left during the initial takeoff/climb. The aircraft right wing or landing gear dragged along the… - [NTSB BFO86LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA028.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Berlin, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N12AP · Substantial damage > While climbing out after picking up an advertising banner the pilot of the Bellanca 7KCAB noticed that the aircraft yawed excessively to the right. After verifying that the engine was at full power. The pilot elected to drop the banner and make a… - [NTSB MIA86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA090.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1986 · N53805 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that just after picking up a banner, the acft stalled and started to roll to the left. The plt was unable to recover before the acft impacted the ground. - [NTSB NYC85LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA193.md): Piper PA-30 · Worcester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N999RH · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) & student were practicing touch-&-go landings. On the 4th landing, the apch & touchdown were made with full flaps extended. The CFI began to retract the flaps while the student applied full power for takeoff. The acft became airborne &… - [NTSB ANC85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA126.md): Champion 7KCAB · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N9045L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command made a low pass over the airstrip from south to north and UP0N reaching the departure end began a right hand turn at 50 to 75 foot above ground level. Upon reaching 30 to 40 degrees angle of bank, he lost control of the airplane.… - [NTSB FTW85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA217.md): Champion 7KCAB · Chattanooga, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N5285X · Substantial damage > The pilot was tow launching a glider. When about 200 feet above ground level and for unknown reasons the glider suddenly gained unwanted altitude and climbed above the tow plane. This pitched the nose of the tow plane downward before the tow line could be… - [NTSB NYC84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA245.md): Piper PA-30 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N68Y · Destroyed > The acft descended out of control into trees and slid down an embankment. The plt said everything seemed normal on takeoff until the acft was put into a climb at about 93 mph at 50 ft AGL the acft began vibrating and veered about 90 degrees to the right. An… - [NTSB FTW84FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA171.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kiefer, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1984 · N5502V · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed as it spun into the ground after having been observed doing aerobatics between 800 and 1500 AGL. The maneuvers included barrel rolls and hammerhead stalls. The last maneuver ended in a spin that was said to last ABOUT5 turns before… - [NTSB MIA84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA092.md): Piper PA-30 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1984 · N710SC · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff the acft entered a descending left turn, struck a wire, a car, and a tree before contacting a building and exploding. A passenger reported that the stall warning horn had activated at least twice during the initial takeoff climb prior to… - [NTSB NYC83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA021.md): Piper PA-30 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N7689Y · Substantial damage > Pilot approached runway and right wing dropped. Pilot corrected with full power aileron and elevator. Aircraft yawed and rolled to left. Left wing hit and main gear collapsed. Aircraft groundlooped and stopped. - [NTSB CHI82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA203.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Centerpoint, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N7543F · Destroyed > The non-rated owner/pilot crashed after taking off from a private sod strip. The impact point was about 400 ft from the departure end of the runway and 200 ft left of the centerline. According to a witness, the takeoff roll was started from a crown on the… ## 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 ('41509') 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=41509&occurrence=250 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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