# 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 DEN01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA154.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N440TJ · Substantial damage
  > loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA01MA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01MA163.md): Kawasaki KV-107-II · Emigrant, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N186CH · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during cruise/climb flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA298.md): Spears RV-6 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N910RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the impairment due to marihuana.
- [NTSB CHI01FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA297.md): Beech A23 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N3516R · Destroyed
  > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA294.md): Harter Kitfox Classic · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N46MH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a course reversal in a timely manner after flying into a box canyon and his failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted course reversal, which resulted in a stall spin.
- [NTSB SEA01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA160.md): Shank Kitfox Model II · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N2136F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout.
- [NTSB FTW01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA198.md): Cessna 150 · Miami, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N10088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW01TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01TA194.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N91187 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA212.md): Pitts S-2B · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N225SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB FTW01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA187.md): Beech F33C · Sugarland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N133DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the base/final approach for landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to an open cockpit door.
- [NTSB ANC01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA119.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N2871P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.
- [NTSB MIA01FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA223.md): Beech A23 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N8869M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall an subsequent in-flight collision with trees then the ground during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N57297 · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB LAX01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA283.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Vinton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N53LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which caused "brown-out" conditions during departure liftoff and resulted in loss of control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N757PZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA281.md): Johnson Lancair 360 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N417DJ · Destroyed
  > In-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA280.md): Humphreys Stitts SA6B · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N5628 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to reverse course in a timely manner after flying into a box canyon. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and the local terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA147.md): Cessna 172N · Peyton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N733BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX01FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA277.md): MD Helicopters 600N · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N70457 · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and main rotor speed while recovering from an unusual attitude induced by the customer pilot's inadequate control inputs while maneuvering at low altitude. The manufacturer's pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA179.md): Pdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N55VW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the base turn, which resulted in an inadvertant stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6153H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CHI01LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA273.md): Grumman G-164B · Hazelton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N48624 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's ostentatious display when he performed a low level manuever and stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX01MA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01MA272.md): Eurocopter AS350-B2 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N169PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA211.md): Beech BE-200 · Sandersville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N899RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the terrain during an uncontrollable descent.
- [NTSB CHI01LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N6182R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were improper touchdown point, rough terrain, and the nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB NYC01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA206.md): Schweizer 300C · Cicero, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N1281R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC01FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA201.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA172.md): Bell 206-L1 · Wc 173 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N2755N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter during approach.
- [NTSB CHI01LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA258.md): Cessna A185F · Crane Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N2904Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertant control interference by the passenger's knee leading to the pilot's directional control of the floatplane not being possible.
- [NTSB LAX01LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA269.md): Luscombe 8A · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N28882 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while making a precautionary landing resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA173.md): Curtis-Travel Air 4000 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2001 · N5433 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane, and the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA198.md): Moran Europa Monowheel · Oxford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N44EU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB IAD01FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA089.md): Bell 206B · Baltimore, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N89FB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his inadequate recovery from the resultant unanticipated right yaw.
- [NTSB NYC01FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA193.md): Beech 95-B55 · Xenia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N727AF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent spin.
- [NTSB MIA01LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA202.md): Lancair 360 · St. Marys, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N41EH · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor/pilot in command's continued flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in a loss of control, and uncontrolled descent, and the airplane crashing into the Atlantic Ocean.
- [NTSB IAD01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA090.md): Steen Skybolt · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N66FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN01FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA133.md): Wilson Glastar · Henefer, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2001 · N533WW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA145.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3479W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure resulting in a stall. Trees were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI01LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA250.md): Burkhart Grob G102 STD Astir III · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3837U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI01FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA247.md): Beech C35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N35BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA190.md): Holsclaw Barnett J4B · Titusville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N3919C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of gyroplane.
- [NTSB NYC01FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA189.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Westfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N3DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW01FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA171.md): Cessna 205 · De Queen, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N8324Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.
- [NTSB DEN01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA131.md): Cessna T210M · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N6798B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA254.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N39971 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground.
- [NTSB CHI01FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA244.md): Schuchart Stoddard HamiltonSH3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N325HP · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA01TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01TA194.md): Bell 206B-III · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N313JP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to recognize and correct for unanticipated right yaw/loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) during an approach to hover at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and the helicopter descending and colliding with a house and the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA259.md): Cessna 172M · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N8962V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate airspeed during climb out following an aborted landing that was precipitated by the pilot's misjudged speed/distance on final approach. Also, contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in the type of operation, his failure to…
- [NTSB CHI01LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA238.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N67067 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the encountered settling with power flight condition during the initial climb. Factors to the accident were the reported variable winds during the takeoff and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA235.md): Payne Giles G-202 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N202RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors with the accident were the pilot misjudged the approach and the pilot's lack of total experience in the Giles G-202.

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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=34

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