# 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 FTW00FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA072.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N3MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors were the partial failure of the landing gear indication system and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA063.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · N95552 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA044.md): Pilatus PC-7 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · HBHOO · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control while performing low level aerobatics at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB DEN00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA043.md): Beech K35 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2000 · N9500R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist.
- [NTSB SEA00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA036.md): Beech D18S · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N1827M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA066.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN00TA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00TA042.md): Bell OH-58C · Lindrith, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA00FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA066.md): Mooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N2135X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA065.md): Slater P-51 · Hampstead, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N656S · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuve ring on a turn to crosswind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA064.md): Cessna 172R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N156RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with…
- [NTSB IAD00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA015.md): Bell 206A · Brutus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DEN00FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA037.md): Cessna 421B · Telluride, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2000 · N421CF · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's intentional flight into IMC, and his subsequent spatial disorientation that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the snow showers weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA066.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1999 · N9162F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind and the subsequent failure to achieve translational lift before contact with the water.
- [NTSB FTW00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA053.md): Mooney M20K · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5697N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N45886 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA021.md): Cessna T207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1999 · N1864 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to flight, and an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA052.md): Beech D95A · Boyd, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N456E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA00GA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA057.md): Hughes OH-6A · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N72LC · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance inspection of the helicopter by unknown maintenance personnel, resulting in a worn control rod bearing being continued in service, and subsequent separation, resulting in an in-flight loss of control and a crash.
- [NTSB FTW00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA048.md): Hughes 269A · Brownsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.
- [NTSB FTW00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA047.md): Beech BE-95A · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N991Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, turbulence, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA049.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Georgetown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N990JR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind condition and the low altitude at which the helicopter was hovering.
- [NTSB DEN00FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA028.md): Hughes 369D · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1999 · N5190C · Substantial damage
  > an uncontrolled touchdown following entry into a "out-of-ground effect" hover. Factors were loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in kind of aircraft and total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI00FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA042.md): Cessna 210D · Saint Charles, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N3807Y · Destroyed
  > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft. The clouds and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Springhill, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N739ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB MIA00FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA048.md): Cessna U-3A · Brooksville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N8063X · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA039.md): Cessna 310N · Danville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1999 · N5038Q · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB NYC00FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA047.md): Beech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN00FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA025.md): Cessna T210L · Elida, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N69LM · Substantial damage
  > the improper in-flight decision made by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the charts/other manuals depicting the incorrect frequency, the dirt bank, and the rocks.
- [NTSB MIA00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA038.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N9235N · Substantial damage
  > The sailplane pilot's failure to comply with standard emergency procedures for 'sailplane release failure' upon its occurrence and his maneuvering of the sailplane while still tethered to the tow plane resulting in the inflight loss of control and engine…
- [NTSB LAX00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA050.md): Robinson R22 Mariner II · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N7183Y · Substantial damage
  > the result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent loss of anti-torque (lateral) control.
- [NTSB LAX00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N48WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA021.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Afton, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N1132A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and fog conditions.
- [NTSB SEA00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA023.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · Washougal, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N666XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to…
- [NTSB NYC00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA039.md): Beech S35 · Newark, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N8992M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB NYC00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA034.md): Bates Kitfox · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.
- [NTSB ANC00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA014.md): Cessna 150K · Juneau, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N5730G · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the instructor pilot's excessive angle of climb, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA035.md): Piper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N8825P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB DEN00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA019.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N341G · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA015.md): Cessna 207A · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1999 · N9933M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to flight, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA033.md): Schweizer SGS-1-34 · East Lynne, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N7646 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's misjudgment of the wind condition, and poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB ATL00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA014.md): Champion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N2570F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA025.md): Mancini Vans RV-4 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N517A · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA026.md): Bailey Exec 162F · Pottstown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N14JJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, his lack of recent experience, his lack of total experience, and his overconfidence in his personal ability. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's disregard of regulations.
- [NTSB MIA00FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA019.md): Cessna 152 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N924JH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to the airplane impacting the swamp.
- [NTSB NYC00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA022.md): Godbout Exec 162F · Milan, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1999 · N228CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade flapping, and its subsequent impact with the tail boom. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB NYC00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA019.md): Parsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1999 · N70197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA008.md): Cessna 150F · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1999 · N7941F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered. A finding was the pilot atempted a go-around.
- [NTSB DEN00FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA005.md): Watkins Christen Eagle · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N24JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an unknown physical impairment.

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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
```

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