# 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 LAX03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA175.md): Gray Jerry Kitfox · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N111BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude from rising terrain, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA144.md): Grumman G-164B · Superior, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N48597 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the delayed remedial action by the pilot, resulting in a stall. Factors to the accident included the aircraft’s low altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA051.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N70176 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03MA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03MA160.md): Boeing 737-300 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N343SW · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to align the airplane's ground track with the runway centerline before touchdown and the flight crew's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…
- [NTSB DEN03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA086.md): Mooney M20K · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N231JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence.
- [NTSB MIA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N3921W · Substantial damage
  > Thew failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after travelling past the estimated point of liftoff, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent with subsequent impact onto the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA083.md): Cessna 172S · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2003 · N5278H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA131.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9601D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N739NS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, failure to retract the flaps during an aborted landing attempt, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high density…
- [NTSB DEN03TA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA082.md): Cessna 182R · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N9849H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair.
- [NTSB NYC03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA108.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1514X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA127.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Prescott, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2581A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delaying the go-around and the maneuver to avoid the treeline. Factors to the accident were the treeline and the airplane's low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA03CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA108.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Baxterville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N82204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff at a low airspeed which resulted in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA103.md): Francis Giroux Moni-Motorglider 032 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N20909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the excessive taxi speed, and the inadvertent lift off.
- [NTSB IAD03FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA053.md): Beech 24R · Wauseon, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N4347W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain control during the approach-to-landing. Factors were the high wind gusts and turbulence, and the pilot's decision to fly in those conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA106.md): Enstrom 280C · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N51752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude during takeoff which resulted in the helicopter impacting the water during a descent in an attempt to maintain rotor rpm.
- [NTSB LAX03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Pala, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2003 · N48796 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an…
- [NTSB NYC03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA097.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N448VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Factors were the variable and gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA104.md): Brantly B-2B · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N2141U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were high gross weight and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-503A · Pontiac, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N503D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC03GA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03GA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA091.md): Homebuilt Unkown · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N201EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA052.md): Aeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N46183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB FTW03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N60819 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA090.md): Starnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, after experiencing an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA072.md): Schempp-Hirth Cirrus · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N3839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD03MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03MA049.md): Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 · Loma Alta, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N138BF · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer's incomplete high-Mach design research, which resulted in the airplane becoming unstable and diverging into a lateral upset.
- [NTSB IAD03FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA050.md): Beech A36 · Jackson, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N523BL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to turn back to the airport at an insufficient altitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, during a simulated engine failure.
- [NTSB CHI03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA117.md): Smith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N272T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ATL03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Trenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N6621G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA088.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N6085U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of gravity, which was beyond the operational limit for the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA139.md): Hackney Vans RV-6A · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N528DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA109.md): Cessna 152 · Red Owl, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N93564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA134.md): Hughes 369HS · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N16Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the helicopter after encountering loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB LAX03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA138.md): Eurocopter France AS355N · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2003 · N355J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate obstruction clearance during landing, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting a brush pile. The accident sequence was precipitated by the initiation of a precautionary landing by the pilot due to a discrepancy…
- [NTSB CHI03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA104.md): Enstrom F-28A · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N26HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while manuevering.
- [NTSB NYC03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA082.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Conesus, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N8985J · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent spin.
- [NTSB SEA03TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03TA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Plentywood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N91620 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during a hovering turn. High wind conditions and excessive remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB NYC03FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA079.md): Raytheon V35A · Delaware City, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N7144N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA122.md): Enstrom F-28F · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N86238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA126.md): Bell OH-58A · Calipatria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N38FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter, and an inadvertent dynamic rollover during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA124.md): Cessna 172P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N553CH · Destroyed
  > the applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD03FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA043.md): Beechcraft B200 · Leominster, MA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N257CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude maneuver using an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a building. A factor was the pilot's impairment from prescription medications.
- [NTSB MIA03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA092.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2003 · N6488H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his delay in taking remedial actions. Also causal was the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA120.md): Beech 19A · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N7610R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA087.md): Pool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N7135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB FTW03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA116.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N6947X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA050.md): Hiperlight SNS-8 · South Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the crosswind turn resulting in an inadvertent spin entry, followed by his intentional stall to a landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB DEN03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA056.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N435P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign.

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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=26

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