# 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 IAD02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA074.md): Wehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA203.md): Bilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA211.md): North American AT-6A · Albany, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N42BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA079.md): Cessna 150F · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N8067S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm).
- [NTSB CHI02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA197.md): Piper PA-60 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N158GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB CHI02FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA193.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N5164L · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…
- [NTSB ANC02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA080.md): Luscombe 8A · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N45796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for takeoff, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA076.md): Wheeler Doug 2000 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2058T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping and subsequent blade contact with the airframe, severing of the tailboom, and causing loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high gusty winds, and…
- [NTSB CHI02CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA194.md): Grumman G-164 · Browning, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N623U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL02FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Duncanville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N3400J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.
- [NTSB IAD02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N43860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.
- [NTSB FTW02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA204.md): Cessna 150H · Omaha, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N22715 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was haze.
- [NTSB LAX02FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA227.md): Cessna 177 · Hana, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N306DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA224.md): McConnell Lancair 320 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N320DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a right, quartering tailwind during landing resulting in a loss of aircraft control and dragging a wing during the landing flare.
- [NTSB IAD02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA072.md): Desimone Zodiac CH-601-H · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N422EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overrotation after take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI02CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA198.md): Baughman KR-2 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N290KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation and his failure to attain climb which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA074.md): Cessna U206F · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N696TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA126.md): Cosmos Phase II · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA070.md): Boone Rotorway 162-F · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N30319 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot encountering settling with power. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA133.md): Piper J3-C65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N9264 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA02FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA124.md): Unrein Productmatch 80 P51D · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N51PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed (80 mph) on final approach resulting in a bounced landing and a loss of control during an attempted go-around and ultimately the on ground collision with a residence. Contributing factors were the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA181.md): Bell 206B · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ANC02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA070.md): Zawada Super Cuby · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N43Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from the effects of prescription painkilling drugs.
- [NTSB NYC02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA129.md): Pank KitFox · Sprakers, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in category of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA125.md): Mooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB LAX02FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA210.md): Beech C35 · Chambers, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N5856C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.
- [NTSB DEN02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA063.md): Rich RV-4 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N3344E · Destroyed
  > the pilot failing to maintain aircraft control during the pull up maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB FTW02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA197.md): Robinson R44 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N144WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA125.md): Grumman American AA-1 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N5684L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush into a corn field. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA176.md): Bar/Curtiss JN-4D · Owatonna, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N38057 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB ATL02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA131.md): Beech 18 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N1002C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA057.md): Beech 58P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N94PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures for a balked landing which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA186.md): Bell 47G4 · Grand Lake, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N62446 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inability to control the helicopter in a hover due to the restricted movement of the cyclic for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA124.md): Hunter A-28 Victor · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N61450 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA115.md): Bailey Dragon Fly · Trenton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane stalling, spinning, and impacting with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA114.md): Maule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4258Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA106.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · CGHIT · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Trees were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX02LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA202.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Antioch, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N644LL · Destroyed
  > The loss of control while performing acrobatic maneuvers due to a screwdriver restricting elevator travel. A contributing factor was the airplane's fuselage not being sterile of foreign objects.
- [NTSB NYC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA114.md): Cessna 150K · Seaman, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N6319G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor was the pilots' lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB IAD02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA059.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N341KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the loss of orographic lift conditions. A factor was the loss of orographic lift.
- [NTSB ATL02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA122.md): Cessna 172R · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N9857F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA192.md): Cessna 172S · Goldfield, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N480DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high density altitude takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation and a wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA155.md): Aeronca O-58B · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N46899 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA186.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N49672 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ATL02FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA121.md): Cessna 172H · Palmetto, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N260WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.
- [NTSB ATL02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA115.md): Frank Fitzgerald Team Z Max · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N1995Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a take off climb resulting in a loss of control (inadvertent stall) and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was the lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N4559C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA170.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4326E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. The high density altitude, tailwind, inadequate supervision, and overgross weight condition were factors.
- [NTSB MIA02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA099.md): Piper J-3F-65 · Eton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N33204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in collision with a power pole. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a downdraft condition during initial climb.

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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=30

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