# 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 CHI01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Mount Vernon, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N484WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering close to the ground.
- [NTSB IAD01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA061.md): Stampe ET Renard SV-4 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N25SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA01IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA113.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N571SP · No damage
  > A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA149.md): Champion 7ECA · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N1669G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA147.md): Russell Heyn Rans S-6 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N448CH · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to properly compensate for a crosswind and for gusty conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA134.md): Cessna 182K · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N201EX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA130.md): Continental Copters Tom Cat Mark 5A · Benton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N25561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with a hose still attached and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB SEA01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Augusta, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N2564M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.
- [NTSB LAX01FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA194.md): Cessna 210A · Escondido, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9462X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation and lack of instrument flight proficiency that resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA149.md): Geertz Zenith CH 200 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N77VZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of control on initial climbout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA147.md): Cessna 150H · Protem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N23033 · Destroyed
  > The overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.
- [NTSB ATL01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA061.md): Conrad Menzel SA-300 Starduster · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N503CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA128.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N8365M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA125.md): Gideon Wittman Tailwind W8 · Manvel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N3GJ · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX01LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA188.md): Wright Avid Flyer · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N214DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and a nose down. A contributing factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA187.md): Bennett Glastar · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N241GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the excessive descent rate. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA121.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N311TV · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following an inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system, during final approach. A contributory factor was the unguarded hydraulic cut-off switch.
- [NTSB CHI01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA138.md): Brault Glasair SH2F · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N1490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN01FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA098.md): Beech King Air B90 · San Jon, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N221CH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his incapacitation for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA117.md): Convair BT-13A · Odessa, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N66791 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA176.md): Leonard Walters Avid Magnum · Lake Shasta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N21911 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on final approach due to encountering a strong wind gust and downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N62961 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings.
- [NTSB ATL01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA059.md): Cessna 150 G · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N3370J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB SEA01FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA089.md): Robinson R44 · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2001 · N111PH · Destroyed
  > An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA087.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N47GM · Destroyed
  > The student instructor's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum control airspeed during a practice single-engine approach, and the flight instructor's failure to direct or accomplish a timely go-around, resulting in loss of aircraft control with…
- [NTSB CHI01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA136.md): Cessna 172S · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N142ME · Substantial damage
  > the excessive touchdown airspeed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA131.md): Madsen Lancair 320 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N316M · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in accident airplane.
- [NTSB DEN01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA094.md): Cessna 208B · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N948FE · Destroyed
  > an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience…
- [NTSB ANC01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA053.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2001 · N4089W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final phase of the landing approach. A factor associated with the accident is a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Hodgenville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N106ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in conducting soft field landings.
- [NTSB FTW01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N64776 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA108.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributory factors were the pilot's lack of experience with the aircraft and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA127.md): Cessna 172M · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N12891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of experience, and the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB LAX01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA141.md): Motley Vans RV-6A · Baker, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N51DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA114.md): Boykin B J B8M · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N36BJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose control stick on takeoff, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable.
- [NTSB FTW01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA106.md): Cessna 172G · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N3860L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed go-around on landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA152.md): Cessna 310F · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N5834X · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA102.md): Cessna 152 · La Grange, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N95655 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane at low altitude. A factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB IAD01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA045.md): Cessna 182N · Cedarville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N9174G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN01FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA088.md): Beech 35 · Glenwood Sprgs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N2PZ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush to the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make/model airplane, the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's attempted…
- [NTSB CHI01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA117.md): Beech F35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N888SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA122.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Dade City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N81189 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence during the go-around, resulting in a subsequent forced landing in a pasture.
- [NTSB LAX01FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA144.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Williams, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N47TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attach the elevator control rod to the elevator, resulting in a loss of pitch control and subsequent ground impact. Additional factors were the failure to complete a positive control check and the lack of clear guidance in the…
- [NTSB FTW01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA100.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N58123 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA097.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N55134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was a sudden change in wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB MIA01TA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01TA121.md): Bell OH-58C · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N91335 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot for failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to begin spray operations resulting in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, subsequent in flight loss of control, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA097.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N2129E · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA082.md): Sandell Zenith CH 200 · Canon City, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N49DE · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's total lack of experience in airplane make/model, and high wind conditions.

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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=36

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