# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW04TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA075.md): Bell 206B · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N16MV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA024.md): Robinson R44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N323TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while hover taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and a rollover of the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA125.md): Knapple/Wray Lancair IV-P · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N330KT · Destroyed
  > the pilot/builder's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA021.md): Beech J35 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N8389D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability. Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach. Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate…
- [NTSB LAX04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA110.md): Tailwind W-8 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N192S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation during descent, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N1107C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted lift off without adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush and collision with trees while transitioning from an aborted landing to takeoff climb. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N33363 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate visual outlook during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience, the snow bank, and the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ATL04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA071.md): Cessna 150G · High Falls, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N2981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX04CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA104.md): Beech F33A · Shoshone, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N33HY · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to verify the wind direction prior to takeoff, which resulted in his failure to attain an adequate airspeed and led to an inadvertent stall-mush. The short runway and variable winds were factors.
- [NTSB MIA04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA044.md): Cessna 150M · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N63159 · Destroyed
  > The spatial disorientation of the flightcrew during the dark night and their failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA056.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N595SW · Minor damage
  > The copilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and the captain's delay in initiating remedial action. Factors contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and low visibility due to fog, and the aircraft's deviation from…
- [NTSB FTW04FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA062.md): Beech B36TC · Willow Park, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N7252X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night and rain.
- [NTSB DEN04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA038.md): Beech B95 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2004 · N9679R · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command's (examinee) failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision by the designated examiner.
- [NTSB FTW04FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA055.md): Mooney M20C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N6834N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN04FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA035.md): Rockwell 690A · Cortez, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N700SR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate planned approach and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were low altitude flight maneuvering in an attempt to lose excessive altitude and realign the airplane for landing, and his failure to…
- [NTSB SEA04FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA032.md): Cessna 182G · Glasgow, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N3171S · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors include marginal weather and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA037.md): Cessna 441 · Greenacres City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N111RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled descent into a canal. A factor was the pilot's impairment by the drug chlorpheniramine.
- [NTSB NYC04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA052.md): Morgan S-17 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA064.md): Atkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N8117L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA075.md): Learjet 24B · Helendale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N600XJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA045.md): Cessna 172K · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA050.md): Cessna 208B · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N9469B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA057.md): Interplane Skyboy-2 · Covington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor was the unqualified person (pilot).
- [NTSB DEN04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA030.md): Robinson R22 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N341MK · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA056.md): Cessna 206H · Sanford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N9562L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX04FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA066.md): Cessna 421C · Claremont, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N6887L · Destroyed
  > the pilot became lost/disoriented during the approach, failed to maintain course alignment with the missed approach procedure, and subsequently lost control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA041.md): Bull SE5-A · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N42LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA026.md): Upright RV-7A · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2003 · N29CV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Cloudy weather, continued flight into adverse weather, inadequate preflight planning and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB FTW04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N98287 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane during the final approach. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA064.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian Sky Arrow 650 TC · Placerville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N14XL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to fully remove an accumulation of ice and frost on the wings, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the flaps for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA044.md): Socata TBM 700 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2003 · N700QD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings, a stall mush, and a forced landing in an open field.
- [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 NYC04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA043.md): Barness Pulsar I · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N97JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA077.md): Bell BH-212 · Galliano, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N5017H · No damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control due to sheared, loose, and bent bolts which secured the tail rotor pitch control bellcrank support bracket.
- [NTSB SEA04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA024.md): Shear Titan Tornado · Brooks, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N183T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering due to a hypoglycemic condition.
- [NTSB NYC04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA039.md): Bell 206B · Cranston, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N90013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the wind change.
- [NTSB LAX04CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA048.md): Robinson R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N7193J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. A factor to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA035.md): Northam RAF 2000 · Nelsonia, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N999GC · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA036.md): Cessna 170B · Suches, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2003 · N2521D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA020.md): Cessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N95604 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA015.md): Schmitt Exec 162F · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N6463S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt application of excessive collective and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Contributing factors were the ditch and low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB FTW04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA019.md): Richard Riley Velocity · Fargo, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N57V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing slow flight. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA025.md): Commander 114TC · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2003 · N6107Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the missed approach which resulted in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors to the accident included the pilot not being current for instrument operations and the low cloud ceiling at night.
- [NTSB ATL04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA033.md): Bartholomew Firestar · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2003 · N432JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA020.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Franklin, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N3264Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC04CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA019.md): Beech A23 · Salem, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N8772M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff after his failure to obtain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind conditions, and the wet turf runway.
- [NTSB CHI04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA026.md): Master Donald C BD5B · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N515KH · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the aircraft during the final approach.
- [NTSB MIA04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA015.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N5519K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed (VS) and the CFI's improper supervision while turning to reverse direction resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with trees and the ground during the resultant uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA030.md): Thocker Vans RV-4 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N44NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight loss of control, inadvertent stall, and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB DEN04MA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04MA015.md): Cessna 208B · Cody, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2003 · N791FE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport, an inadvertent stall, and the snow and icing conditions.

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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 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=22

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