# 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 CHI99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA023.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rock, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N5LN · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft and made an improper evaluation of the weather. Additional factors were flying a test flight at night with the icing conditions in the clouds.
- [NTSB LAX99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA023.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N50JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB LAX99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA022.md): Bell 206L-3 · Pioche, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N946L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.
- [NTSB IAD99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA012.md): Pitcairn RAF 2000 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N52BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA020.md): Becker Wag Aero Super Sport · Hamilton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N285BB · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the lower wing strut attachment bracket.
- [NTSB MIA99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA022.md): Ferguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N383FF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N310PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and…
- [NTSB CHI99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA021.md): Jordan Acey Deucy P70 · Ava, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N597HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Nixon, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N95726 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA013.md): C.B. Withun T-BIRD II · New Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N72145 · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the propeller by the owner/pilot- mechanic and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed while approaching the trees along the airplane's flight path. A factor in this accident was the stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA005.md): Robinson R-22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N474BC · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action is a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB IAD99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA011.md): Ryan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N4529K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA011.md): Zeidler Sonerai II · Kenton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N5DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain/maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in tail-wheeled aircraft, and the nose high…
- [NTSB MIA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA008.md): Ryan ST3KR · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB MIA99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA007.md): Ayres S2R · Frisco City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N3093B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on climb out resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's recommended balked landing procedure, resulting in a stall. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, the pilot's lack of total experience, and insufficient…
- [NTSB CHI99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA005.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N70880 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA007.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N70968 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA007.md): Painton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N81029 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB CHI99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA006.md): Schweizer 269C · Oshkosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N151KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the high winds, low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering and the uneven terrain which the helicopter contacted.
- [NTSB ATL99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA007.md): W.S. Bowers, Jr. RV-4 · Apopka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N741WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing aerobatics which resulted in the lost of control and a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was performed.
- [NTSB CHI99FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA003.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N3040A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain/exceed the Vmc airspeed during a go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the shutting down of the left engine and the lack of recent experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB DEN99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA004.md): Cameron A-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N4557W · Destroyed
  > The pilot not planning his approach to a landing so as to fly over the transmission wires (on the approach edge of the landing field) in level flight or ascending flight, and the pilot not pulling out the rip panel for emanate contact with transmission wires…
- [NTSB LAX99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA004.md): Burson Revolution Mini 500 · Moorpark, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N418MB · Destroyed
  > The improper use of the cyclic flight control by the pilot, which resulted in low g flight load condition, which resulted in rotor disk divergence (mast bumping), and the main rotor blade striking and severing the tail boom.
- [NTSB DEN99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA002.md): Bell 206B · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N992SM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA003.md): Auxier Herschel A Jr. SEA REY Amphibian · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N54114 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA311.md): Robinson R22B · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N8340D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.
- [NTSB SEA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA189.md): Cessna 172D · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N2479Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff from a soft field takeoff. Factors include high density alttiude.
- [NTSB CHI98LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA364.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N9267W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the student, his not obtaining control of the airplane, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the dual student's not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA163.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N3482C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total experience in make/model of the aircraft, and the pilot not achieving a climb on takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW98LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA413.md): Cessna 177A · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N29572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA309.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H · Gilroy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N1001G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA419.md): Hundere Kitfox II · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N8114H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the wind sock that was displaying inaccurate information, the gusty wind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel equipped airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA409.md): Champion 7EC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N9098B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA402.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1132N · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA297.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N486W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control and entry into a spiral dive for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions and the pilot's probable low recent flight experience were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW98LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA405.md): Bell UH-1L · Price, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N5107J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors were the high density altitude flight conditions, the unfavorable wind condition, and the none suitable terrain for an autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX98LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA314.md): Mooney M20C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N9438V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA295.md): Hughes Cassutt 111M2 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N94HA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA179.md): Cessna 172M · Concrete, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · CFZEY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Night conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA293.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1998 · N59SE · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA399.md): Cessna 172N · Montezuma Crk, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1998 · N737NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted aerobatic maneuver and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was his intentional low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW98LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA395.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N9218E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC98FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA185.md): Cessna 170A · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N4709Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA397.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N8548K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was the gusty wind conditions at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA245.md): Wood Glasair SH2 · Holly Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N51AJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA289.md): Glasflugel H 301 B Libelle · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N2200 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly connect the aileron controls during reassembly of the glider, and, his inadequate preflight inspection of the glider.

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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=49

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