# 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 LAX99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA120.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N4796L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain the proper climb airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, including his failure to anticipate the gust factor and density altitude effects in determining a safe airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA072.md): Miner Rotorway Exec 162F · Mechanicsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N124CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent induced dynamic rollover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of helicopter experience.
- [NTSB LAX99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA119.md): Gallob Rans S4 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N199AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and to maintain lateral control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA052.md): Piper PA-18 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N90995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. A factor was the gusting crosswind
- [NTSB NYC99FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA071.md): Mooney M20K · Counts, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1999 · N231HU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99TA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA115.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N626SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver in the area while observed inclement weather approached, which led to a loss of control. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, mountainous terrain and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI99FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA101.md): Mooney M20F · Cabool, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N9381M · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining an appropriate airspeed during the turn from base to final resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA99FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA095.md): Beech AT11/18 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N65860 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA112.md): Enstrom F-28F · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N5700C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's sudden application of collective combined with excessive cyclic inputs.
- [NTSB LAX99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA108.md): Bell UH-1H · Glenn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N6258Z · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA094.md): Cessna 172C · Grenola, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N1831Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight due to incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA084.md): Beech BE-76 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N3819D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the multi-engine rated instrument student during a simulated single engine landing, resulting in loss of control of the airplane. Factors were the dark night light condition, the flight instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA083.md): Robinson R22-B2 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1999 · N971SL · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the cyclic control which consequently restricted the control's movement.
- [NTSB NYC99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA059.md): Aerospatiale 355 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N355MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight which resulted in inadvertent flight into IMC, and the subsequent spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor in the accident was the inaccuracy of the weather forecast.
- [NTSB LAX99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA089.md): Stern Rotorway Exec 162F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1999 · N88XS · Substantial damage
  > The sudden development of a wind gust which resulted in the pilot losing control, and the helicopter's dynamic rollover when a skid contacted the ground.
- [NTSB DEN99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA035.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1999 · N5658Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA078.md): Gates Learjet 35 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1999 · N130F · Substantial damage
  > the second pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush.
- [NTSB LAX99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA076.md): Cessna 140 · Burson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1999 · N89513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle immediately after takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate examination of the off-airport takeoff area in order to identify potential hazards.
- [NTSB FTW99FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA067.md): Cessna 182B · Honobia, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1999 · N8433T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA030.md): Cessna 175 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1999 · N9326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA047.md): Cessna 310R · Kearny, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N87365 · Destroyed
  > a loss of elevator control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1999 · N25787 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing flare. A factor related to the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA063.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N9225N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA063.md): Cessna 172M · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N80253 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind resulting in a loss of control. Factors were the gusty high winds and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to solo during high winds.
- [NTSB FTW99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA060.md): Piper PA-32-300R · Smackover, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N7676C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control of the airplane and the ensuing stall/spin. Factors were the low ceilings and the night condition.
- [NTSB FTW99FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Midland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N182FE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Thermal, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N7776W · Destroyed
  > The occurrence of an in-flight incapacitating heart rhythm to the pilot. A factor was the pilot's ingestion of over-the-counter medications that made him more susceptible to an abnormal heart rhythm.
- [NTSB CHI99FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA053.md): Cessna C-172R · Angola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N989CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA054.md): Dean Kolb Firestar 1 · Davenport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N643FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, resulting in a loss of directional control on initial takeoff climb due to an aft center of gravity flight condition, in flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB LAX99FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA052.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N5836P · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to take control of the airplane and inadvertent stall/mush resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N6272J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the night weather conditions and the lack of total and recent instrument flight time.
- [NTSB LAX99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA056.md): Weber CA-65 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N5656 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to remove the right seat belt from around the right control stick, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. An additional cause is the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB FTW99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA047.md): Cessna 337 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N536RK · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA047.md): Bell 47G2 · Helendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1998 · N9021R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures to recover from main rotor blade aerodynamic retreating blade stall.
- [NTSB ATL99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA033.md): Robinson R-22B · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N2321X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during an attempted autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC99FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA033.md): Gulfstream American AA-1 · Brooklyn, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N6166L · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC99FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA032.md): Eurocopter EC-135-P1 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N44NY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly…
- [NTSB FTW99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA041.md): Cessna 501 · Umpire, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N501EZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA039.md): Cessna 150H · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N567G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N54959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA037.md): Piper PA-30B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N7933Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA029.md): Cessna 414 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N30ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA033.md): Old Hen Crow G1 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6349T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in the aircraft entering a stall/mush flight condition that continued to impact. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N89101 · Substantial damage
  > the student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA025.md): Horner-Ryan Wichawk · Pine Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N30HR · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA028.md): Cessna 172I · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N35302 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the road which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA031.md): Cessna 337C · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N2655S · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended.
- [NTSB FTW99FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA022.md): Challenger II · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N42342 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors.

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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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