# 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. Page 46 of 165 · 8,203 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA105.md): Bell 47 · Trenton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N23590 · Substantial damage > The loss of main rotor rpm due to improper use of the flight controls by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind and trees. - [NTSB NYC99FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA163.md): Piper PA-31T · Deerfield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N602RM · Destroyed > Loss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack. - [NTSB DEN99FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA109.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Carpenter, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N801RB · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB IAD99FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA051.md): Cessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N62284 · Substantial damage > was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim. - [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight. - [NTSB NYC99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA160.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dawson, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N29832 · Substantial damage > was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds. - [NTSB CHI99LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA200.md): Gillmore Benson B&M · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N2152G · Substantial damage > the failure of the cyclic control rod. Factors were aircraft control not possible for the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA197.md): Porter Searey · Morenci, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N827P · Substantial damage > the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors to the accident were the high trees at the departure end of the runway, and the stall encountered. - [NTSB CHI99FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA202.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · La Crosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N108AN · Destroyed > directional control not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA189.md): Boeing HU-369-OH6A · Murrells Inlet, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6247A · Substantial damage > An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation. - [NTSB CHI99LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA193.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Veblen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N3159M · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot not performing a load jettison. - [NTSB ANC99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA081.md): Champion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N5149X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA152.md): Cessna 172M · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N20952 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA173.md): Libersat Kolb Mark 3 · Vidor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N106RL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB FTW99FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA172.md): Keen Glasair I · Albany, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N233TK · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with powerlines. Factors were the night light condition and the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude. - [NTSB DEN99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA105.md): Bell BH-206B · Telluride, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N39122 · Substantial damage > Settling with power and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors were an improperly planned approach by the pilot in command, high density altitude, and inadequate supervision by the safety pilot. - [NTSB LAX99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA220.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4824D · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery. - [NTSB ATL99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA101.md): Cessna A188B · Glen Allan, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N53198 · Substantial damage > The improper installation of a nut and bolt assembly by a maintenance personnel that resulted in the in-flight loss of control of the left ailiron. - [NTSB NYC99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Corinna, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N36205 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N9349U · Substantial damage > Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. - [NTSB NYC99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA140.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Jackson, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N2743E · Destroyed > the failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night. - [NTSB SEA99GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA085.md): Cessna 182R · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N9458H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in a canyon, and the mentor's failure to take adequate remedial action. Factors included box canyon terrain and high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB CHI99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA182.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vincennes, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6843J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the soft field takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate airspeed and the cable fence which was contacted. - [NTSB CHI99GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99GA185.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Baudette, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N305NR · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB LAX99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA210.md): Bellanca BL-14-13 · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N74476 · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft due to the aileron control cables being crossed and reversed. The pilot's lack of a thorough pre-flight inspection and the pilot not referencing a manual during the repairs on the aircraft is also… - [NTSB LAX99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA209.md): Blanco SEA Hawker · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2485 · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. A factor was turbulent weather conditions in mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB IAD99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA048.md): Beech BE-35 · Boonville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N3191V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to attain takeoff speed and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA99LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N68762 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by marijuana. - [NTSB LAX99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA211.md): Cessna 150G · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N2675J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to adjust the flaps for the attempted aborted landing in accordance with the… - [NTSB SEA99FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N3189Z · Destroyed > The glider pilot's failure to maintain control of his aircraft during spoiler retraction, which led to the Piper pilot's inability to recover safe flying airspeed within the altitude constraints at the time of the event. Contributing factors were the failure… - [NTSB DEN99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA095.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N4273E · Substantial damage > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot in command (CFI) after the student failed to maintain control of the aircraft during the final stages of a visual approach to land. Factors were gusting crosswinds and the flight instructor's lack of total instructional… - [NTSB CHI99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA172.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH82A · Maize, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N9393 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff as a result of wind shear. Factors associated with the accident were the variable, gusty wind conditions, and the tree which was contacted. - [NTSB ANC99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA068.md): Robinson R22 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1999 · N1929T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, and uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC99FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA126.md): Beech D50C · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N401JD · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB IAD99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA046.md): Poskus Revelation · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N2DF · Destroyed > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA133.md): Piper PA28-140 · Alliance, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N9654W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in this accident were the crosswind conditions and wind gusts. - [NTSB NYC99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model. - [NTSB DEN99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA089.md): Dehaan Challenger II · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N22FE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft by not adequately correcting for torque/p-factor during initial climb following takeoff. - [NTSB CHI99FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA167.md): Champion 7ECA · Comstock, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N12028 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the airplane's low altitude. - [NTSB SEA99FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA176.md): Cessna 152 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N714UZ · Destroyed > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and uncontrolled collision with terrain. A factor was mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB LAX99FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA200.md): MBB BO 105LS A-3 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N811CE · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering to reverse direction after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX99LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1999 · N1371Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight experience were factors in this accident. - [NTSB NYC99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA119.md): Howard DGA-15P · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N79M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB DEN99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA085.md): Cessna 172L · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N172KB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush immediately after takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's total lack of experience in type of operation. - [NTSB NYC99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA116.md): Nations Acro Sport II · Pence Springs, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N113JN · Destroyed > The student pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience. - [NTSB FTW99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Slidell, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N4850B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing. - [NTSB FTW99FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Rose Bud, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N95754 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB FTW99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA147.md): Cessna TU206C · West, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N29096 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA157.md): Robinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N215WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach to landing A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadvertent settling with power. - [NTSB ATL99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA095.md): Aircraft Parts & Dev. A-9B · Hartsell, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N9082A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in the inflight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=47 ## 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=46 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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