# 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 3 of 165 · 8,203 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA07LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA250.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Morgan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N5731S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering on final approach to landing, which resulted in an collision with a tree. A factor was the wind gust. - [NTSB LAX07FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA258.md): Raytheon A36 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N1098F · Substantial damage > The airplane's sudden encounter with a wind shift during the initial takeoff climb that resulted in degraded climb performance and a stall mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's over gross weight condition, high density altitude, the… - [NTSB SEA07LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA242.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2007 · N6003G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB MIA07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA136.md): Apollo North America Tundra · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2007 · N304AP · Destroyed > Improper in-flight maneuvering that resulted in the weight-shift-aircraft's design limits being exceeded, wing failure, and a loss of control. - [NTSB CHI07CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA281.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · St. Clair Rgnl., MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2007 · N143SH · Substantial damage > The pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn. - [NTSB DEN07LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA145.md): Adams Airborne Australia O · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N7068U · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight in a confined area and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the blind/box canyon and the aircraft's low airspeed. - [NTSB LAX07LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA257.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Heber, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N62305 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, undershoot and collision with the ground. - [NTSB ATL07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA107.md): McNicholas S-12 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N8157Q · Substantial damage > The non certificated pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to taxi and takeoff. - [NTSB ANC07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA084.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N1560C · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in the airplane descending uncontrolled into high vegetation. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. - [NTSB SEA07IA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07IA237.md): Raytheon Cobra · Whetstone, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N605RN · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to follow proper procedures, specifically not verifying that the mode switch was in the automatic position before changing the pilot address, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight… - [NTSB NYC07LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA201.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Markham, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2007 · N131BW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog. - [NTSB DEN07LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA142.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mullinville, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N1813 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with transmission wires, and a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tranmission wires. - [NTSB CHI07CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA275.md): Weaver, David A Pulsar 912XP · Plato Center, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2007 · N912GR · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and pilot's failure to maintain altitude. - [NTSB NYC07FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA196.md): Liberty Aerospace XL2 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N550XL · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB MIA07LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA133.md): Beech B36TC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N6750C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper rotation and climb during the takeoff which resulted in a stall/mush, a descent, and an impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI07LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA272.md): Clifford Titan Tornado II · Henning, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N39YP · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude of the maneuver. - [NTSB ANC07MA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07MA083.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N345KA · Destroyed > An inadvertent aerodynamic stall resulting from the pilot's poor decision-making and inadequate planning and execution when he took off toward nearby rising terrain, in strong winds, under circumstances where his options for maneuvering were severely limited… - [NTSB NYC07FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA193.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N738JE · Destroyed > The pilot's failuire to maitain adequate airspeed during a turning maneuver which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX07CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA256.md): Cessna 150L · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N11449 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush. - [NTSB DFW07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA183.md): Huggles Sonex · Bonham, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N557SX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB DEN07FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA136.md): Zlin Aviation s.r.o. Savage · Mosquero, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N808GS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the conflicting airspeed information provided by the manufacturer, the incorrect airspeed indicator markings, and the high density… - [NTSB DEN07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA137.md): Mooney M20R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N395MR · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial action of the airline transport pilot rated passenger. - [NTSB ANC07FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA082.md): Maule M-5-180C · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N5660F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering. - [NTSB SEA07CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA229.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing GT-500 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N8058J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to terrain impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of certification. - [NTSB SEA07CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA227.md): Mapes Kitfox V · Silverdale, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N422NL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to terrain impact. - [NTSB ANC07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA079.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N82192 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. - [NTSB SEA07FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA231.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-CM · Benton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N41BM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering and the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain conditions, unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain-induced turbulent wind… - [NTSB LAX07CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA259.md): Six Chutter SR7 · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > A hard landing following the pilot's in-flight loss of control. - [NTSB CHI07CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA258.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N65HM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. The overload failure of the right main landing gear was a factor. - [NTSB LAX07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA240.md): Luscombe 8E · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N45486 · Substantial damage > a flight control jam for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA07FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA223.md): Robinson R44 II · Easton, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N7531D · Destroyed > The pilot's improper planning/decision in attempting a downwind takeoff under high density altitude conditions that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the helicopter's gross weight in excess of the maximum… - [NTSB DEN07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA131.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N7508Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in a loss of aircraft control during a simulated 180 degree auto-rotation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate flight status supervision by the flight instructor and the student pilot's… - [NTSB SEA07FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA218.md): Mooney M20E · Tonasket, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2007 · N9302M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb following an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/spin. The pilot's misjudged speed and distance that resulted in a failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a factor. - [NTSB MIA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA128.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2007 · N87026 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway. - [NTSB LAX07CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA237.md): Beech C35 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N8973A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB DFW07LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA171.md): Bell 206L-1 · Marks, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N90AE · Destroyed > The loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA239.md): Cessna 150H · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N22198 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the… - [NTSB SEA07TA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA214.md): Bell 214ST · McCall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N724HT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC07FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA176.md): Cessna 150B · Campbellton, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N1299Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB DEN07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA128.md): Cessna 182T · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N1049V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA232.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N33950 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in a stall while on final approach. A factor in the accident were the two fences. - [NTSB ATL07CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA108.md): Evektor Aerotechnic Sportstar · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N604EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to relinquish the flight controls when instructed to do so. - [NTSB NYC07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA175.md): Aero Commander 100 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N3900X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC07LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA174.md): Wolfe Titan · Surry, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB NYC07FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA173.md): Cessna 150L · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N10958 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions. - [NTSB DEN07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA123.md): Horton Aviat ChristEagle II · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N28TH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway and impact the VASIs. - [NTSB CHI07CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA228.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N377CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB DFW07LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA169.md): Bell 206L-3 · High Island 138 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N330P · Destroyed > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI07CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA223.md): Bush Caddy USA LSA · Chadron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N714Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty, crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI07CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA222.md): Cessna 150J · Waldron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N5571G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around. The cornfield was a factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=4 ## 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=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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