# 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 CHI04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA022.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lamar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N8858D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building.
- [NTSB SEA04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA012.md): Garnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N9565A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.
- [NTSB MIA04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA012.md): Headburg RV6 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N331JH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the dual student pilot to maintain airspeed, and the CFI to properly supervise the dual student, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with an embankment, during a simulated loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA028.md): Mooney M20K · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N1147N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to configure the airplane properly for the go-around which resulted in degraded climb performance, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA011.md): Let NP Kinovice Z37A · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N137MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to re-enter the pattern resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees and the ground during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N69190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA04FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA007.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N75510 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the…
- [NTSB MIA04CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA009.md): Cessna 172N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N734JT · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent full retraction of the flaps, while recovering from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA014.md): Rans S-10 · Ponder, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA010.md): General Motors FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N681S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB FTW04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N3760R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA013.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N90463 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot not maintaining directional control of the helicopter and the improper flare initiated before landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA010.md): Wright Redux Association 1903 Wright Flyer · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N203WF · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate planning/decision by the pilot to begin a flight in gusting wind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, and the stall encountered by the pilot during takeoff. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA012.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Lemoore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N7950V · Substantial damage
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA015.md): Cessna 210L · Hickory, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N732AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N63942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.
- [NTSB NYC04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA006.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Queen Anne, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N18NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers with positive and negative Gs, which resulted in a G induced loss of control, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N891GP · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the CFI's inadequate supervision, the private pilot's delayed relinquishing of control, and the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA013.md): Cessna 172P · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N52254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA010.md): Avions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N239HL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The pilot's failure to correctly set the pitch trim before takeoff was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA005.md): Howard DGA-15P · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N9271H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA006.md): Firefly Balloons Galaxy 11B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N2190S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-wind landing, resulting in a hard landing, the subsequent tipping of the balloon's basket, a post impact flash fire, and the ejection of two passengers. Contributing factors include the high wind…
- [NTSB CHI04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA006.md): Piper J-3 · Florence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N71027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA004.md): Pfeifler Edge-540 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N540SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB DEN04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA004.md): Cessna 182L · Randolph, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N3348R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA005.md): Lindstrand Balloons LBL · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N994AF · No damage
  > the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors include the inadvertent activation of the deflation line by the pilot and the retaining wall.
- [NTSB ATL04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA007.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N831C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA004.md): Cessna 140 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N72701 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the strong, gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN03FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA157.md): Beech 35 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA233.md): Hughes 269C · Gail, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA206.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA205.md): Cessna 182T · Concord, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N963LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings.
- [NTSB CHI03FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA320.md): Cessna 152 · Three Oaks, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N25787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA146.md): Aeronca BL-7-AC · Pell City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N83608 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA203.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA299.md): Cessna 150F · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2003 · N3093X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and airspeed during final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA145.md): Cessna 180 · Pavo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N2807A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN03FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA155.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N45BP · Destroyed
  > the first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed. Contributing factors included performing intentional stalls at too low an altitude to afford a safe recovery, the pilot's failure to add power in an attempt to recover, and the…
- [NTSB ANC03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA118.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N18PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,…
- [NTSB ANC03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Ninilchick, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N6978B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an…
- [NTSB LAX03LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA289.md): Butzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1 · Escondido, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N40DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA225.md): Cessna 310J · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N2010E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane during a go-around. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA182.md): Mooney M20J · Atlantic Ocean · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N205Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB FTW03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA310.md): Cessna 182D · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N8702X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA220.md): Cessna 172M · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N9651Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions from the east.
- [NTSB ANC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA111.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N4418Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA196.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB CHI03FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA301.md): Aeronca 11BC · Colfax, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4103E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.

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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=23

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