# 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 20 of 165 · 8,203 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA04FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA133.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2004 · N4439P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land. - [NTSB SEA04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA132.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N23811 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Gusts and high vegetation were factors. - [NTSB LAX04LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA261.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N91MH · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of downwind takeoff direction and improper use of the collective control prior to reaching translational lift, which resulted in a settling with power condition and a collision with the ground. Also causal was the pilot's failure to… - [NTSB LAX04LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA259.md): North American T28B · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N5832X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the conclusion of a low pass, which led to a stall/mush. - [NTSB ANC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N3267D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane impacting the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft, and low altitude flight. - [NTSB DEN04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA102.md): Mooney M20S · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10059 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB NYC04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA162.md): Robinson R-22 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N152SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control. - [NTSB CHI04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA177.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8118L · Destroyed > The loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB SEA04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA124.md): Mooney M20R · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign. - [NTSB SEA04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA122.md): Robinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N856HA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors. - [NTSB FTW04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA174.md): Grumman AA-1 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N6241L · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were the soft and muddy runway conditions and the unfavorable winds. - [NTSB DEN04CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA097.md): Cessna 172E · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N3581S · Destroyed > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the low airspeed and altitude. - [NTSB LAX04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA254.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N513TS · Destroyed > Inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was caused by the improper installation and/or adjustment of the collective locking system, which… - [NTSB CHI04CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA168.md): Peck Vans RV-4 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N43MP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor. - [NTSB SEA04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA119.md): Apco Powered Parachute · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control as a result of trying a low altitude quick turning maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft. - [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 IAD04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA026.md): Lake LA-250 · Deep River, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N802RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced water landing. - [NTSB NYC04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N65612 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA093.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI04CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA169.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N88089 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition. Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. The crosswind and the runway light… - [NTSB CHI04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA163.md): Grumman G-164A · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N5339 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the low altitude turn after takeoff. A factor to the accident was the low altitude and the swampy terrain condition. - [NTSB ATL04TA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA137.md): Bell 206B · Graysville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 2004 · N3902W · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to hover with a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA116.md): Champion 7GCB · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N9827Y · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ATL04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA135.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N82451 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA110.md): Quicksilver MXL · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an undetermined in-flight operational phase resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include strong gusty winds in the area of the accident. - [NTSB LAX04GA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04GA243.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N8214J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and loss of control. - [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 CHI04CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA140.md): Cessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N3915V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff. - [NTSB MIA04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA096.md): Aeronca 11AC · Williston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N85970 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB LAX04LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA240.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N4602Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during tow operations and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB DEN04LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA089.md): Hispano Aviacion HA-200 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N611HA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude too low for recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft make and model. - [NTSB ATL04FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA130.md): Cessna 172F · Madisonville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N8777U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI04CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA154.md): Mooney M20C · Golden, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N3911N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The trees were a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA153.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Tucker, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N182PB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control while manuevering during aerial application which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB LAX04CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA233.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N9421K · Substantial damage > the student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention. - [NTSB FTW04LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N5677E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during a go-around. - [NTSB CHI04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA136.md): Cessna 172P · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N50923 · Substantial damage > The CFI failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA137.md): Cessna 182C · Kutztown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N8681T · Destroyed > The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB CHI04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA132.md): Cessna 150 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2004 · N959B · Substantial damage > The student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of experience. - [NTSB LAX04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA223.md): Boeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N48579 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin. - [NTSB NYC04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA134.md): Cessna 172M · Worcester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N73704 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind. - [NTSB FTW04FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA144.md): Aviat A-1 · Harwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N623KD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA131.md): Zorn EAA Sport Bi-Plane · Mazon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the handling characteristics of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA133.md): Mosher Avid Heavy Hauler · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N5139W · Destroyed > The malfunction of the elevator control system, resulting in a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA081.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N4173Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and the wind… - [NTSB DEN04FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA078.md): Air Borne Windsports Pty. Edge Wing X · Carter, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident include the non-certificated pilot's improper judgment and the his lack of experience. - [NTSB FTW04LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5302E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions and relinquish the controls, and the flight instructor's delay in initiating a go-around. - [NTSB SEA04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA090.md): Bell 206B · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N206AF · Substantial damage > Loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [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 MIA04FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA086.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N3331W · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=21 ## 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=20 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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