# 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 ANC00FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA093.md): Cessna 180 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N2997A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stalling of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA092.md): Cessna 150F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2000 · N6296R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to adequately supervise the instructional flight. Factors in the accident were an inadvertent spin entry by the student, and the pilot-in-command's failure to utilize adequate altitude for a stall demonstration.
- [NTSB LAX00LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA276.md): Schweizer 269C · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · N577TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt a hover in atmospheric conditions and over terrain that would require maximum helicopter performance, and which would leave no viable alternate actions in the event of difficulties.
- [NTSB FTW00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA214.md): Burton/Boyton Celerity · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · N5104X · Destroyed
  > The loss of control while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI00LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA212.md): Hess RH-1 Falcon · New Castle, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N7242H · Destroyed
  > aircraft control not attained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N4435J · Substantial damage
  > inadequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass runway, and the trees near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA207.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2176T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB DEN00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA131.md): Rotorway Executive 162F · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N6399L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a downwind landing, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA204.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Holstein, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N83701 · Substantial damage
  > the settling with power encountered by the pilot. A factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB FTW00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N428KG · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA00FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA217.md): Cessna 150M · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N9249U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering the aircraft due to impairment as a result of use of illegal drugs, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA207.md): Chilian Kitfox 1200 IV · Lowell, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N456RC · Substantial damage
  > the incapacitation of the pilot. Factors to the accident were the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and the subsequent stall.
- [NTSB NYC00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA196.md): Cessna 337C · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2574S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published go-around procedure. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the wind conditions, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA195.md): Fairchild M-62 · Grafton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N51941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off.
- [NTSB NYC00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2365S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to maneuver at a low airspeed with a left-quartering tailwind which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB FTW00FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA201.md): Cessna T210J · Athens, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2244R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB MIA00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA210.md): James Browning Midget MUSTANG-I · Waycross, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N114JB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during initial climb that resulted in the aircraft colliding with the ground and incurring damage. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention, when he inadvertently knocked the spectacles off his face…
- [NTSB DEN00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA125.md): Cessna 150M · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4723 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were high density altitude, weight and balance exceeded, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI00FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA185.md): Piper PA-30 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7213Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA181.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Champion, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N7015K · Substantial damage
  > the undetermined uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI00FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA184.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N1783P · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops.
- [NTSB MIA00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA202.md): Cessna A188B · Inverness, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N731SP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground.
- [NTSB MIA00FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA201.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N89043 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…
- [NTSB NYC00FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA183.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning…
- [NTSB IAD00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA184.md): Hartzell Rans S-12 · Strattanville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA054.md): Robinson R-22B · East North Port, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N94RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM and failure to follow published recovery procedures after the low rotor RPM warning horn and caution light activated.
- [NTSB CHI00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA179.md): Norton Volksplane VP-1 · Waconia, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N256DN · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low attitude at the time of the stall was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA194.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N9713T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon encountering variable winds during the landing flare/touchdown and his failure to recover from the resulting bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA189.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Bovina, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N57596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the aircraft's takeoff performance. Factors were the high density altitude and the pilot's delayed load jettison.
- [NTSB CHI00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Portland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N91891 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot intentionally operated the airplane with known damage on the left wing which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA120.md): New Piper PA-46-350P · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N9246D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N98117 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA172.md): Cessna 172N · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N3416E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB CHI00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA170.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.
- [NTSB SEA00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA112.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N3129V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed through an area of turbulence, resulting in entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors included tailwind conditions, trees at the end of the runway, terrain-induced turbulence, and crops near the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA240.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N2792Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB CHI00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4919G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA110.md): Hoye Kolb Twinstar MK III · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N618HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Inadequate altitude for recovery was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N55769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Orchard, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N84105 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA234.md): Beech G35 · Byron, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N5801 · Destroyed
  > in-flight loss of control and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA107.md): Haessler Cosmo Phase II · Banks, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N9022F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper installation, i.e., reversed connection, of the rudder control cables resulting in reverse rudder operation and a subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional design change/addition of a rudder to the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA230.md): Maule M4-210C · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N377BC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in steep turns at low altitude in gusty and strong tailwind conditions, which lead to a wind shear encounter and a stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX00FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA231.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA104.md): Lunn RV-6A · Hammett, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N322KE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entering an inadvertent stall condition, and the lack of adequate altitude in which to successfully recover before ground impact.
- [NTSB LAX00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA226.md): Hughes 269C · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N9692F · Substantial damage
  > Settling with power precipitated by a wind direction change during the approach to land sequence and the check pilot's delayed remedial action to correct the event. Factors in the accident were crew resource management coordination concerning flight control…
- [NTSB CHI00GA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00GA160.md): Schweizer 269C · Topeka, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 2000 · N9488F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain translational lift while maneuvering, and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors relating to this accident were the tailwind, low airspeed, low rotor rpm, and the pilot's lack of overall experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB NYC00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N8197W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

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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=40

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