# NTSB investigations: 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. Page 17 of 165 · 8,203 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA062.md): Cessna 172P · Redstone Arsnl, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N5456K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. Factors were the turbulence and crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MIA05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA075.md): Schleicher ASW 27 · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N661T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent deploying of the spoilers, while on final approach, resulting in the glider descending and impacting trees. - [NTSB DFW05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA086.md): Bell 206B-3 · Shelbyville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N85BH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Suches, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N7209J · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff. - [NTSB MIA05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA074.md): Dgflugzeugbau DG-800S · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N92DG · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the glider stalling and impact with trees during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB DEN05LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA059.md): Bourgeois-Avid Flyer MK IV · Kaycee, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N94B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA051.md): Piper PA-28-181 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N181WC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and the improper rejected landing procedure, which resulted in the collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB DFW05FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA073.md): Bell 206-L1 · Gentry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2005 · N5734M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB MIA05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA060.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Avon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2005 · N9114W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB MIA05LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA058.md): Interplane Sro Skyboy · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N942WW · Substantial damage > The instructors in-flight loss of control due to the flight controls being jammed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW05CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA070.md): Robinson R22 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N322DA · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the student had the flight controls and his delayed remedial action. - [NTSB DCA05MA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA037.md): Cessna 560 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N500AT · Destroyed > the flight crew's failure to effectively monitor and maintain airspeed and comply with procedures for deice boot activation on the approach, which caused an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover. Contributing to the accident was the Federal… - [NTSB IAD05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA038.md): Grumman G-21A · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2005 · N327 · Destroyed > The flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision and his remedial action to conduct or recover from a simulated emergency procedure. - [NTSB ANC05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA033.md): Twente Pitts Model 12 · Marion, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2005 · N20GT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a low altitude, aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the initiation of a low… - [NTSB IAD05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA039.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed > The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB CHI05CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA066.md): Robinson R44 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N7091C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering to center the helicopter on a cart. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts. - [NTSB DFW05FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA065.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N99452 · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land. - [NTSB LAX05FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA079.md): Cessna 180 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2005 · N2882A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB DEN05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA053.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Pilar, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N351LG · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and his improper use of night vision goggles (NVG). Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, his self-induced pressure to return the helicopter to its home base, his lack of… - [NTSB DEN05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA052.md): Hughes 269C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2005 · N9688F · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were low rotor rpm, low airspeed, and the instructor's delay in taking remedial action. - [NTSB LAX05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA078.md): Robinson R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2005 · N7535Z · Substantial damage > the certified flight instructor's inadequate use of the antitorque control pedals while adding throttle, which led to a loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX05FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA076.md): Beech P35 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2005 · N222V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument landing approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence, and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB IAD05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA032.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Coconut Creek, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · N889JB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factors included an avionics failure, pilot disorientation, and instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the severity of the impact was the… - [NTSB SEA05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA034.md): Cessna 182R · Monroe, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N9474E · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot manipulating the controls to maintain aircraft control during a night missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include a dark night and low ceilings. - [NTSB DFW05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA118.md): Cessna TR182 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N6150S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist and low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB DFW05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA053.md): Myers Kit Fox Series VI · Cleveland, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N982KF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control and sufficient airspeed while performing an abrupt pull-up manuever after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB ATL05FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA041.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2005 · N2823H · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB LAX05FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA061.md): Vail Lancair 235 · Sacaton, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N64BV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA060.md): Eurocopter France EC135T1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2005 · N135NW · Substantial damage > the separation of a main rotor control link due to improper maintenance installation. - [NTSB IAD05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA027.md): Enstrom 280C · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N175BM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff and his failure to flare during the autorotation. - [NTSB DEN05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA044.md): Cessna 172S · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N849SP · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation. - [NTSB SEA05TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05TA028.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB DEN05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA042.md): Robinson R22 · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N993RW · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained. - [NTSB SEA05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA027.md): Breit Zodiac (CH-601-HDS) · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N826JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff. A factor was the wake turbulence from the preceding airplane. - [NTSB LAX05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA053.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N971AE · Substantial damage > A loss of control during the final approach to land for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA037.md): Crosley Christen Eagle II · Morris, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N222CE · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional spin, which was unrecoverable due to exceeded aircraft weight and balance limitations as a result of improper preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB DEN05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N23375 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall during low level flight. - [NTSB DFW05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA034.md): Beech BE-200 · Bay View, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N648KA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control as result of his improper runway selection for takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing right quartering tailwind. - [NTSB SEA05FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA025.md): Cessna 208B · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N25SA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor. - [NTSB LAX05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA039.md): Schweizer 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · N45012 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB NYC05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA020.md): Unknown Sky Raider · Rappahannock Ac, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [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 DFW05FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N40731 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control during an ILS approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions( clouds, low ceiling and drizzle/mist), and the pilot's spatial disorientation. - [NTSB MIA05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA029.md): Joseph R. Sirgo Aquilla · Eustis, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N2011G · Substantial damage > The passenger's control interference, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane impacting a hangar during takeoff/initial climb. - [NTSB CHI05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA030.md): Hedge Bede-4 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N435BD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and spin, while on approach to land. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude and low airspeed at the time of loss of control. - [NTSB CHI05CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA029.md): Gray Skybolt · St. Clair, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N80TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery.… - [NTSB LAX05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA020.md): American Eurocopter AS350-BA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N655TV · Substantial damage > The inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was likely due to a combination of the reduced clearance between the lock plate and the… - [NTSB DFW05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA022.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N995JW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB NYC05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA018.md): Kinner Sportster · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N14288 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX05FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N6854P · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=18 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?occurrence=250&page=17 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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