# 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 DEN99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA080.md): Artic S-1B2 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N70AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft, and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA186.md): Robinson R22A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N8558N · Substantial damage
  > The student's inadvertent and uncoordinated application of forward cyclic during an autorotation flare, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm; and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Washington, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N4608Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin by the student pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA137.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Huffman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1999 · N166MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Factors were the wind gusts and the high vegetation beside the runway.
- [NTSB ATL99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA083.md): Michael W. Campbell Lancair 320 · Tallessee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1999 · N6111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the takeoff to initial climb that resulted in the a stall and the inflight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA147.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N96876 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground.
- [NTSB NYC99FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA107.md): Cessna 172K · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N7068G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to intoxication. A factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the flight.
- [NTSB LAX99LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA176.md): Cessna 172N · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · CGIUX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature rotation during the aborted landing and his failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in adverse wind conditions beyond the…
- [NTSB FTW99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA134.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164-B · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N6771K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA075.md): Piper PA-11 · Lander, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N4582M · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane to avoid a powerline, and his attention being diverted.
- [NTSB ATL99FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA081.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N5900P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the collision with trees. A factor is the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA180.md): Grumman G-164A · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N8875H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain the proper reference climb airspeed during the rotation and initial climb, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB MIA99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA149.md): R.O. and D.O Hewitt Kitfox IV-1200 · Kannapolis, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N314PG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall resulting in the uncontrolled descent with terrain. A factor in the accident was the impairment of the pilot by drugs (tetrahydrocannabinol).
- [NTSB MIA99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA146.md): Cessna 150M · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N704RB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA129.md): Piper J3C-65 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N3732C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA140.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Curran, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N5274A · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/mush. Factor which contributed to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the premature lift-off during the takeoff, the airplane's low airspeed following lift-off, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA141.md): Barrett Bensen B-8 · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N4659T · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate rotor rpm by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA137.md): Berrick GP-4 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N54WB · Destroyed
  > aircraft control and airspeed not maintained by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA125.md): Oakes J3 CUB · Greenbriar, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N105LM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind condition while maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA124.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N22524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA050.md): Luscombe L-8F · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N45627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate terrain clearance during the initial climb, and the inadvertent stall/spin during the turn to avoid terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot exceeding the allowable maximum gross weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN99FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA066.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N48MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reason. A factor was the low ceiling IMC weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA054.md): Wells Baby Lakes · Monroe, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N92JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was attempting to fly the airplane outside of its weight and balance limits.
- [NTSB NYC99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA096.md): Sellors Searey · Selby Beach, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.
- [NTSB MIA99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA133.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Thomastown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N32PH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control caused by the main rotor severing the tail rotor drive shaft as a result of the pilot's cyclic pull-up into a tailwind for his second approach and landing. The loss of the tail rotor caused an uncontrollable descent and tree…
- [NTSB CHI99FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA129.md): Cessna 152 · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N4611B · Destroyed
  > the Certified Flight Instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA071.md): Hoskins Craig Lightning BUG · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N450CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N75778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125.md): Piper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N5796H · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA038.md): Beech BE-95A · Shawsville, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N3113K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in intentional flight into known severe turbulence and the subsequent loss of control. Factors in the accident were the turbulence in instrument meteorological conditions and an airplane loaded over the…
- [NTSB LAX99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA143.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N88212 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that all loose items inside the cockpit were secure before attempting aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mora, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N5416S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper soft field takeoff technique in that excessive back pressure was used which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX99LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA142.md): Witzel Glassair II FT · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1999 · N71TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA99LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA121.md): Frederick Sweet Rotorway Exec · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1999 · N31788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control after the ground tie chain separated during engine run and hovering operations.
- [NTSB CHI99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA124.md): Piper PA-28-180 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1999 · N32194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, high, wind conditions, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB MIA99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA119.md): David C. Bock Challenger II · Astatula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N929DB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft structure fluttering inflight resulting in fracture of fuselage longerons and the pilot being unable to maintain control.
- [NTSB SEA99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA047.md): Aviat A-1 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N345HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver to view a coyote on the ground. A related factor was the pilot's low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln Univ., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2472N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC99FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA085.md): Cessna 310N · Cecilia, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N4159Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA066.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N15478 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during initial climb which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA040.md): Robinson R-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N8367F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during a downwind turn. A factor in the accident was the inadequate altitude to recover from the loss of rotor rpm.
- [NTSB NYC99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA083.md): Cessna 182K · Orient, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N3035Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA082.md): Schweizer 269C · Westerville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1999 · N15SS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA101.md): Grumman G-164B · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N6758Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the departure turn to downwind. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW99FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA100.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N2323V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a prescription narcotic.
- [NTSB CHI99FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA112.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1999 · N115CD · Destroyed
  > the lack of sufficient aileron-to-wing gap clearance design. Contributing factors were the inadequate oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration of the design and manufacturing and flight test process of Cirrus Design Corporation, the location of the…
- [NTSB CHI99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA116.md): Cessna 152 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N757MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and inadvertent stall during landing. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA113.md): Delong Glastar GS-1 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N918V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain compensation for wind conditions. Factors to the accident were the crosswind condition and the presence of trees along the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA124.md): Beech D95A · Dillingham, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N199Q · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain aircraft control in the gusty crosswind conditions due to limited left yaw authority induced by the simulated single engine approach. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to terminate…
- [NTSB CHI99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA110.md): Socata TB-9C · Cahokia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1999 · N508PC · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight loss of control by the student pilot due to wind turbulence. Additional causes were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and the flight instructor's decision to continue the touch and go after encountering turbulence on…

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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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