# 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 ANC98FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA145.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N1433Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, the low clouds, his becoming disoriented, and the blind canyon into which…
- [NTSB SEA98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA175.md): Maule M-7-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N1048G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA183.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N28764 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA181.md): Cessna 305A · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N5245G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA175.md): Stubler Taylor Titch · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1998 · N1924S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use his left hand to actuate the flap handle located on the right side of the cockpit, while on final and over the runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA414.md): Pitts S-2B · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1998 · N52TW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA104.md): Piper PA-30 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N8349Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA346.md): Needham Glastar · Allison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N37JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD98FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA103.md): Beech T-34B · Quantico, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N669MC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA378.md): Mooney M20F · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N377X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush due to his excessive angle of bank during his traffic pattern turn to base. Factors were the pilot's improper downwind altitude, the pilot not properly setting his Kollsman Window in his altimeter, and the high density…
- [NTSB ANC98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA129.md): Drake Kitfox III · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N3203N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner's improper installation and pitch setting of the propeller assembly, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW98FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA372.md): Cessna 175A · Erie, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N6874E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed (above stall speed) and the subsequent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the tailwind, high density altitude, and aircraft overweight conditions.
- [NTSB IAD98FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA097.md): Cessna 182N · Painesville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N9282G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in his failure to secure the oil filler cap. A…
- [NTSB FTW98FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA365.md): Cessna 150F · Wilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7738F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's improper use of flaps during the takeoff climb and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA170.md): Kite Kitfox IV 1200 · Granby, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N4038T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA271.md): Clark Barnett J4B2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N694 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate rigging of the rotor blades and rudder, which led to an inability to maintain control of the gryocopter. The pilot's inadequate landing flare in soft terrain, which resulted in a nose low touchdown and subsequent nose over, and, his…
- [NTSB FTW98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA363.md): Aero Commander S2R · Beeville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N1731S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the ensuing inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA371.md): Bell 47G · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N2795A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA317.md): Beech C23 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N6756C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD98FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA094.md): Beech A-36 · Amelia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8EM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW98LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA390.md): Beech E35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N7344B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A factor was the pilot lifting off the aircraft prematurely.
- [NTSB CHI98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA311.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1998 · N74827 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff and his premature raising of the flaps which resulted in the stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA320.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lac Du Flambeau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N9044D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA305.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N4443S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, high aircraft weight, and pilot's delayed jettison of the load, as well as the roadway and crop.
- [NTSB FTW98LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA356.md): Hughes 269B · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N9425F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during a vertical, out of ground effect takeoff which resulted in a hard emergency landing. Factors were; the exceeded hover performance of the helicopter, the high density altitude, and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB FTW98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA344.md): Cessna T210N · Creede, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N2WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed and the subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA98FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA219.md): Socata TBM-700 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N69BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while turning to base leg. Contributing factors were low ceilings, clouds, and the pilot's failure to adhere to both the published approach procedures and the published minimum decent altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA299.md): Cessna 140 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N2364V · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining a proper final approach glide path to avoid an encounter with wake turbulence. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after its encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI98FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA296.md): Cessna 340A · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N5340F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttle in not using full power for takeoff, the pilot's failure to use proper aborted takeoff procedures, and the inadvertant stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW98FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA340.md): Piper J3C-85 · Seminole, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N7018H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA214.md): Bell 47-D1 · Monticello, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N1016A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering resulting in the main rotor blades striking the ground.
- [NTSB MIA98LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA210.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N80JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain obstacle (hangar)clearance.
- [NTSB LAX98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA245.md): Grumman AA-5B · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N74637 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin during the go-around attempt, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC98FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA110.md): Yakovlev YAK-54 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N354AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to recover from an inverted spin, while performing aerobatics. Contributing factors were the lower than recommended entry altitude for a spin and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA333.md): Cessna 182P · Jal, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
- [NTSB SEA98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA147.md): Pilgrim Steen Skybolt · Curtis, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N21SP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98TA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA328.md): Bell 206L-3 · Reklaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N42489 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment in that the external load was not centered during sling operation, which resulted in entanglement of the load with the landing gear, and the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA318.md): Cessna 172H · Commerce, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N3743R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA277.md): Marchetti Avenger Gryo Plane · Mentone, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N2223A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of familiarity with the gyroplane's performance, and his improper in-flight decision to reduce engine power to idle which aggravated the gyroplane's nose down pitch and exceeded the gyroplane's back stick authority.
- [NTSB CHI98LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA265.md): Cessna 150J · Ironwood, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N50930 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and his allowing an inadvertent stall. A factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA98LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA145.md): Baggarley Glasair II-FT · Vernonia, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N31066 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA082.md): Miehl Team HI-MAX-1700R · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N3546V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain proper airspeed and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW98FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA316.md): Nord Stampe SV4C · Ovilla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N123SV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB NYC98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA146.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N5755F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA239.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2148Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA080.md): Aeronca 7FC · Somesville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N7694E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision, which fail to consider the effect of takeoff in the direction of the sunlight, which resulted in the pilot encountering sunglare and the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1481F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC98LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA145.md): Cessna 172K · Chateaugay, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N155AA · Destroyed
  > Binding in the control yoke for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA144.md): American AA-1A · Madison, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N9418L · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. A factor was the winds which were variable and gusty.

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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=50

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