# 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 LAX02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA175.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N28145 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to raise the flaps and the wind shear conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA054.md): Miller Barnet J4B-2 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N8121M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type, make, and model.
- [NTSB CHI02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA143.md): Rose 75% Scale Fokker D8 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N2188X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the trees which the airplane contacted…
- [NTSB DEN02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA045.md): Cessna 172K · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N78760 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA157.md): Golden Circle Air T-Bird · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertant spin.
- [NTSB FTW02FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA155.md): Beech BE-35 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA098.md): Beech 23 · King George, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA044.md): Bell 206L-1 · Salem, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N3894Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA043.md): Cessna 170A · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N1211D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog.
- [NTSB ATL02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA100.md): Taber Lancair Super ES · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N600MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA099.md): Aero Partners One CA 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N4075Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in the misconfiguration of the flaps and the elevator trim setting. The misconfiguration resulted in an inadvertent pitch-up, loss of airspeed, stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA161.md): Schweizer 269C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N577TA · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulted in a settling with power, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA097.md): Aerospatiale 350B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N696CH · Substantial damage
  > The check airman’s failure to follow prescribed procedures that resulted in the lost of control and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain. A factor was gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA160.md): Mulligan RV4 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N6579B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush. The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors.
- [NTSB DEN02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA042.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N345M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush to the ground during landing flare. Contributing factors were the earth berm along the side of the runway, and the wind shear weather condition on short final.
- [NTSB ATL02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA096.md): Cessna 172 · Livingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N8608B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB CHI02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA135.md): Mooney M20F · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N976SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing and the parked…
- [NTSB LAX02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA155.md): Mueller Skyraider 1 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N571AM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA093.md): Hispano Aviacion HA-200-Saeta · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N2000G · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while performing a turn at a low altitude, which resulted in a inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Middleville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N4151F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway after being struck by a gust of wind. Factors were the gusty winds and the berm struck by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N2494B · Substantial damage
  > The failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA120.md): Cessna 182S · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N293MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA134.md): Robinson Tierra II · Hooker, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N3960D · Destroyed
  > the loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA076.md): Cook RS-15 · Richland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, remedial action was not attained, and the student pilot's lack of total experience were factors.
- [NTSB ATL02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA092.md): Hartman Buccaneer 2 · Estero Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N8127W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA091.md): Beech BE-35 · Warsaw, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N2152D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the use of marijuana. The pilot's diminished judgment to continue flight into known instrument flight conditions that resulted in an in-flight loss of control, failure of the right wing due to overstress separation, and…
- [NTSB DEN02GA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA039.md): Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · USAF Academy, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N990CC · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA093.md): Cessna 150B · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N1299Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA089.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Parish, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N837CD · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The continued spin to the ground was a result of the pilots' failure to deploy the onboard parachute recovery system, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Marthasville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N5388R · Destroyed
  > The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA139.md): Beech 76 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N6636J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to execute a simulated single engine go-around at an altitude insufficient to preclude the inadvertent ground contact of the airplane and the resultant loss of directional control. The flight instructor's delayed remedial…
- [NTSB CHI02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA109.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N3034A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while encountering windshear during initial climbout, resulting in a stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL02TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA083.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N56TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA086.md): Piper J-3 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N31118 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA028.md): Beech E18S · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N686Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive loading of the airplane that precipitated an inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA105.md): Bozeman Pietenpol Aircamper · Rocky Comfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N96EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N53066 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N4389A · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA113.md): Beech D-45 · Minden, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N6VY · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the private pilot's impairment due to drugs, the pilot-rated passenger's lack of experience in the airplane, and the prevailing gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA112.md): North American T-28B · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N13RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N91FK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA069.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Apex, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N2BX · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control and the overload failure of the airframe. A factor was low visibility and ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA120.md): Piper J3F-65 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N40770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed following liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to take timely remedial…
- [NTSB FTW02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA105.md): Cessna 210-M · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N29795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with adverse weather. A factor was the unexpected downdraft after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N961CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA104.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N8942F · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing factors were the tailwind and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fort Peck, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N22EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control and foreign object damage to the aileron and wing. The restricted movement of the flight controls was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA071.md): Beech C-24R · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N18891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while executing a go-around, resulting in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW02FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA099.md): Bell 206L-4 · Eugene Isld 188 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N7077B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to remove the left front tie down.
- [NTSB CHI02FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA094.md): Piper PA-31P · Daleville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2002 · N125TT · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during the instrument approach. The low overcast ceiling and the pilot's in-flight decision to execute the instrument approach in below minimum weather conditions were factors.

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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=31

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