# 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 NYC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA012.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Whiting, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N403AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight passenger briefing, which resulted in control interference.
- [NTSB CHI00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA007.md): Cessna 150M · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N2977V · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the windshear.
- [NTSB CHI00FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA006.md): Dassault DA-900B · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N523AC · Minor damage
  > The copilot's improper use of the autopilot system while leveling the flight from descent, resulting in an inadvertent pilot-induced pitch oscillation of the airplane. A factor was the flight attendant not wearing a seat belt at the time of the occurrence.
- [NTSB LAX00TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA006.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1999 · N991SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient forward airspeed to preclude an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of yaw control. The pilot's failure to initiate timely remedial action is a factor.
- [NTSB FTW00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA008.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bay City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N61768 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's encounter with the airplane's wake turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA003.md): Giles G-750 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1999 · N17HE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB FTW00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA001.md): Cessna P210N · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N7542K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed application of full throttle during a go-around, which resulted in a slow airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's habit of only applying partial power during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI99LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA349.md): Cessna 150 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N40LM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent spin. A factor was the pilot snagged the banner pole.
- [NTSB CHI99LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA353.md): Luscombe 8A · Gran Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N65353 · Substantial damage
  > the downwind turn, stall, mush, due to the pilot's decision to turn and failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB ATL99FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA135.md): North American T-6-SNJ-5 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N23ZH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the loss of control. A factor was pilot impairment due to the use of drugs.
- [NTSB DEN99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA169.md): Schweizer G-164A · Animas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N8731H · Substantial damage
  > A inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. Factor were: high gross weight, high density altitude, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA346.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N8446W · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience, his lack of familiarity with the airplane, and the stall/spin encountered.
- [NTSB CHI99LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA344.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Atlanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N5532K · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the aerobatic maneuvers performed by the pilot and the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA166.md): Pitts 11 · Iona, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N11PU · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed recovery from a snap roll. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated.
- [NTSB LAX99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA313.md): Cessna 172N · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N2339E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during an attempted go-around with insufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB CHI99FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA342.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Warrensburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N9575T · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the private pilot candidate and the inadequate supervision by the FAA Designated Examiner. Factors relating to the accident were the inadvertent spin, the unsuccessful remedial action attempted by the flightcrew, and…
- [NTSB CHI99FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA343.md): Piper J-3 · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N3223N · Destroyed
  > the stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.
- [NTSB CHI99FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA341.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsburg, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N1406F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX99LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA303.md): Nye KR-2 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1999 · N71KN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing an intentional steep right bank turning maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and descent into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA307.md): Robinson R-22 · Azusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1999 · N8328Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in recognizing the settling with power condition while performing a pinnacle approach, thus delaying his attempted go-around.
- [NTSB SEA99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA159.md): Gentry Series 5 Vixen · Naples, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N199DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn back toward the departure surface, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW99FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA256.md): Spagnoletti AIR Command 582 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N813AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA131.md): Hiller UH-12A · Satartia, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N212W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while on approach which resulted in the uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's physiological condition.
- [NTSB ANC99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA143.md): Diehl Interstate S-4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N4BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a short runway/lake area for departure, and the pilot's extension of the landing gear steering system (water rudders)…
- [NTSB MIA99FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA250.md): Mbb BO105CBS · Kenansville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N911HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to recognize entry into settling with power during approach to land and his failure to take remedial action to escape from settling with power resulting in the helicopter descending and colliding with trees and swampy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA334.md): Bell 206B · Nekoosa, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4010G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts. Factors were the wind gusts and the two vehicles parked nearby.
- [NTSB NYC99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA220.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N4830S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn.
- [NTSB ANC99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N3903Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the intentional low altitude maneuvering by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA155.md): Schwarzler Kolb Mark 3 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach.
- [NTSB DEN99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA159.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N62740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare for landing/touchdown phase of flight. A factor was a ditch off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL99FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA122.md): Mooney M20J · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N4072H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA294.md): Mooney M20D · Bear Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N6831U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA158.md): Wroblewski RV-4 · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N95PW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA151.md): Rotordyne 200 · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N85Z · Destroyed
  > The owner/builder's failure to properly torque the rotor blade retaining bolts.
- [NTSB NYC99FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA216.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N98FM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, and the pilot-under-instruction's panic and subsequent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB IAD99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA061.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N19DQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's medical incapacitation after suffering a massive stroke.
- [NTSB ANC99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA128.md): Cessna 170B · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N3402D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA313.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pawnee City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N5535U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA311.md): Walker Breezy · Janesville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N12BZ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's excessive climb rate.
- [NTSB MIA99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA237.md): Dinkel-Brook SEA REY · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N1168D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CHI99LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA309.md): Pinick Horizon 2 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N787TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA282.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N6094S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initial misjudgment of the wind speed and his decision to continue a downwind landing approach when his speed and altitude profile was inadequate, and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm, resulting in settling with power and a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA99FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA146.md): Republic RC-3 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N6070K · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot-in-command and second pilot, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient flying speed to prevent a stall condition. Contributing factors were the transmission lines, gusty wind conditions, and the…
- [NTSB NYC99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA208.md): Klotz Kolb Mark III · Scott, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N6268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, after he experienced a loss of lift due to an improperly installed gap seal.
- [NTSB MIA99LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA231.md): Alson g. Siler CH-701 · Mount Pleasant, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N4394S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to apply sufficient right rudder input during the go-around following a bounced landing and his failure to maintain runway alignment resulting in the in-flight collision with trees 100-150 yards to the left of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA275.md): Mooney M20E · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N2654W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's steep turn at low altitude that resulted in an accelerated stall while in the landing configuration, leading to a loss of control and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB FTW99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA224.md): Bell 47G2 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N1774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA300.md): Maule MXT7-180A · Lapointe, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N982NW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. A factor in this accident was inadequate remedial action by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA299.md): Cessna 150G · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N4061J · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the soft terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI99LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA295.md): Cessna 182H · Eagle River, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N2498X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered.

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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=44

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