# 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 SEA07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA137.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N2164R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA157.md): Purvis Rans S6S · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N743RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper installation of the altimeter and airspeed indicator which rendered them inoperative…
- [NTSB CHI07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA158.md): Cessna 182S · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N2366M · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear.
- [NTSB ATL07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA085.md): Robert J. Jackson RV6-A · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2007 · N955BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA126.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N2537A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with several parked airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA128.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N302CH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA175.md): Skygear Skygear · Chino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N51291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA096.md): Cessna 172P · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N65685 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.
- [NTSB CHI07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA156.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N2897K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA155.md): Champion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N9904Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA124.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N55718 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA174.md): Beech 76 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N5090M · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway.
- [NTSB NYC07LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA123.md): Dever Stits Playmate SA11A · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N7760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an undetermined physiological impairment.
- [NTSB DFW07GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07GA119.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Elizario, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N851BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a vortex ring state and his inability to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI07CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA148.md): Cessna A188 · Scotland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N926LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB SEA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA125.md): Cessna 170B · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA130.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2007 · N363AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during a simulated power loss after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB LAX07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA167.md): Sheely Rans S-12XL · Pinetop, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N6641K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA119.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8771T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…
- [NTSB LAX07LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N7739Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8598N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely way. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA109.md): Bell 206B · E. Cameron 219 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N3RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintian directional control of the helicopter while departing the offshore platform.
- [NTSB NYC07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA117.md): Cessna 172R · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N369ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.
- [NTSB LAX07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA156.md): Teague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N220GT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA154.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N49443 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI07LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA164.md): Cessna 172R · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2007 · N51827 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB NYC07CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA113.md): Mooney M-18L · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N119C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA111.md): Cessna 172S · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N12152 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA091.md): Lee Stevens Sorrell SNS-2 Guppy · Stewartstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA152.md): Stinson 108 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N97648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW07LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA105.md): Aviat A-1A · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N16HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX07FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA150.md): Cessna S550 · Dillon, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N22HP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA147.md): Ceridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N169BC · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA142.md): McDonald J4B-2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N445SM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot by the drug substances identified in the toxicological testing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA140.md): Cessna 182Q · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N97287 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA125.md): Cessna 210D · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N3974Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the stall encountered during the attempted go around and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ATL07CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA082.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N22QT · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA07GA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07GA112.md): Cessna 182R · Rachal, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N6277E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA114.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N382BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB NYC07FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA100.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Windham, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N5651Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI07LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA113.md): Murphy Aircraft Mfg SR3500 Moose · Cotter, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N360MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed during the approach. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered, and the power lines that were impacted during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA111.md): Cessna 150F · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N8893S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA07LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA110.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Makawao, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N130WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind in a confined landing zone, which resulted in a failure to attain translational lift and a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA109.md): Cessna 172I · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N35562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition encountered on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with a dirt berm. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA107.md): Cessna 172B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N7546X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA098.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Danville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N4535N · Destroyed
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA099.md): Monocoupe 90A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N11798 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC07FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA096.md): Beech 95-B55 · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N868ST · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA078.md): Robert J. Goodyear Hummel Bird · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N555X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC07LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA029.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N93V · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation/reversal of the aileron flight control system by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff initial climb.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=6

## 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=5

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