# 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 ATL01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA092.md): Kolb Twin Star Mark III · Edgewater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N703BL · Destroyed
  > The loss of flight control in-flight for undetermined reasons, that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL01FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA093.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N56920 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent activation of the flight control gust locks by the pilot rated passenger that resulted in the loss of control inflight. Contributing was the pilot in commands failure to follow the airplane's pre-flight inspection check list.
- [NTSB FTW01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA168.md): Schnitz FIIC-2 Goshawk · Marion, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N393Y · Destroyed
  > the loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA228.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tracy, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N23475 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's premature lift-off of the airplane during the initial takeoff, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the fences.
- [NTSB CHI01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA227.md): McIlraith Searey Amphibian · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N216ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and turbulence which resulted in the encountered stall. Factors to the accident were turbulence and the high wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA234.md): Cessna 177 · Benton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX01LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N736YR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain. Factors were the high terrain and the blind canyon.
- [NTSB CHI01LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA240.md): Snow 600-S2C · Plainfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N8703V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering on the aerial application flight. A factor to the accident was the encountered stall/mush at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA230.md): Beech K35 · Grafton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6062E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue into known adverse weather. A factor was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DEN01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA122.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20C-1 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N981CT · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot during an aborted landing. Contributing factors were an excessive flare, premature retraction of the flaps, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA172.md): Beech A23-24 · Bridgeville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N5962S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. A factor was the FAA Aeromedical Certification Division's inadequate certification/approval of the pilot's medical certificate. Findings were the pilot's inappropriate…
- [NTSB ANC01FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA084.md): Maule M-5-235C · Bettles, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N9237E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during an unknown phase of flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA214.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N9900P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot stalled the airplane while manuevering to avoid the power lines. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI01LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA212.md): Reitz Mohawk 1 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N109WR · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff and the inadvertent stall he encountered on his inadvertent initial climb. Factors were his inadvertent lift-off, the reported inadequate rudder control, his inadvertent flight with known deficiencies, and the…
- [NTSB ATL01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA082.md): Luscombe 8A · Resaca, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N71917 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turning maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the loading of the airplane over maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB MIA01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA181.md): Floback Lancair 4 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N720BF · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA169.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N9616U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while turning to base, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA176.md): Sikorsky SK-76A · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N164AG · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA239.md): Johansen/Thiessen RV-6A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N246RV · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA077.md): Kenneth West ARV 582 · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N3395H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB NYC01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA163.md): Cessna 172P · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N54576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA158.md): Moravan Zlin 526F · Queen Anne, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N526GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent inverted spin.
- [NTSB IAD01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA101.md): Robinson R-22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N9077Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after turning his head into the slipstream outside of the helicopter.
- [NTSB IAD01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA074.md): Cessna 182S · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N2437P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA124.md): Piper PA-22 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA229.md): Smith FW-190 · Reedley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N376FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA206.md): Cessna 182 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N8641T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering, which resulted in her spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA155.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N249SF · Substantial damage
  > the excessive pull up by the passenger along with the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision leading to a loss of control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX01FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA222.md): Beech 35-B33 · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N22CR · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight due to cardiovascular incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA151.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · McAlester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N3962H · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA190.md): Terminella Glasair II RG · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N96L · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. A factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the kit manufacture's recommended maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB MIA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA170.md): Unknown DragonFly B · LaBelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI01FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA186.md): Bowman Renegade Spirit · Lynn Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N730JB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight deformation of the left wing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA181.md): Masko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N23672 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft altitude control while on downwind leg of the landing pattern, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA147.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA177.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N46215 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC01FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA147.md): Cessna 172 · Newfane, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.
- [NTSB MIA01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA165.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA166.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N75238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the visual approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA145.md): Aeronca 7DC · Fulton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N82562 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly from the rear seat, which reduced his visibility of critical flight instruments, including the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA146.md): Cessna 150J · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N61138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while picking up a banner, and subsequent delay in releasing the banner, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA116.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Custer, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N52BG · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors include an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA113.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Cerrillos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N187AF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control inflight for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate transition/upgrade training and his total lack of experience in aircraft make/model.
- [NTSB CHI01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA157.md): Cessna 150D · Milltown, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N5919T · Substantial damage
  > The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N64429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX01TA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA204.md): Gates Learjet LR-24A · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N805NA · Substantial damage
  > The copilot inadvertently induced a lateral oscillation resulting in an in-flight loss of control. The pilot-in-command failed to adequately surpervise the copilot.
- [NTSB NYC01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA138.md): Interplane Sky Boy · Sayre, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX01FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA198.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.
- [NTSB CHI01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA153.md): Rockwell 112TC · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N4612W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted landing.

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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=35

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