# 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. Page 53 of 165 · 8,203 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA121.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Chenoa, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N301NL · Substantial damage > the pilot experienced GLOC (G induced loss of consciousness) while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Fatigue was a factor. - [NTSB LAX98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N73405 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA120.md): Rodgers Raven · Brandt, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N17JR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane. - [NTSB NYC98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA092.md): Aerostar 600A · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA128.md): Schleicher ASW-19B · Hamptonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1998 · N297B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane. - [NTSB FTW98TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA174.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mcalester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N53739 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds, during recovery from a bounced landing; and his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Related factors were: the wind conditions, and a subsequent encounter with of a fence and… - [NTSB NYC98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA088.md): Ramseyer Tierra II · Wooster, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N63250 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model. - [NTSB MIA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N6847Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the… - [NTSB SEA98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA059.md): Beech 35-C33 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1998 · N1310A · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's premature lift off which resulted in inadequate airspeed, a stall, and collision with the ground. - [NTSB MIA98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA109.md): Mooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N192ER · Substantial damage > the student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor was that the CFI allowed the airplane's sink rate to get excessive during the approach. - [NTSB LAX98LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA145.md): Duskin Rans S-14 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N22LD · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing, and his physical impairment from a blood alcohol level of 0.07 percent 2 hours following the accident. - [NTSB FTW98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA159.md): Cessna 140 · Norman, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N2044N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind. - [NTSB ANC98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA031.md): Cessna 172A · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N7339T · Destroyed > The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance while flying into a box canyon, and an inadvertent stall during his attempt to reverse direction. - [NTSB MIA98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N24543 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control. - [NTSB FTW98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA155.md): Zito ZMI-A · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N669Z · Substantial damage > the improper placement of lead ballast by the pilot, resulting in an improper balance of the airplane; and the pilot's excessive control input to correct a nose high attitude, resulting in ground impact. - [NTSB SEA98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA047.md): Aerospatiale SN-601 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N600RA · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's decision to attempt takeoff with the right engine inoperative, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control or attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff attempt. Factors included a fractured right engine starter-generator… - [NTSB LAX98FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA113.md): Beech B95A · Little River, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N569T · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation. - [NTSB IAD98FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA037.md): Cessna 152 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N67893 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs. - [NTSB SEA98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA045.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Moreland, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N50963 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was his lack of familiarity in the make/model. - [NTSB CHI98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N55059 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure. - [NTSB CHI98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N9882K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB MIA98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA094.md): Nickelson Martin Coot · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N84MN · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. - [NTSB SEA98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA042.md): Cessna T303 · Midvale, ID · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N727RT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA099.md): Sweet-House RD Mustang 2 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1998 · N546SH · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a stall. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go around. A factor in this accident is the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB FTW98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA137.md): Cessna 172K · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N84561 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA040.md): Freije Lancair IV · Garwood, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N109GF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after entering known adverse weather. Related factors were, the pilot's failure to follow the published IFR departure procedures, low ceilings and snow, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience. - [NTSB MIA98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA088.md): Cessna 195 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N4356V · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a go-around, followed by his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of recent night… - [NTSB MIA98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA087.md): Cessna 150M · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N45194 · Substantial damage > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain adequate airspeed, during the final approach and flare to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and allowed the wingtip to drag during touchdown. - [NTSB LAX98FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA098.md): Robinson R22 · Littlerock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N8457J · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft cyclic control in response to encountering terrain induced turbulence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing which contained precautionary notices for turbulence. - [NTSB LAX98IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA097.md): Beech BE99 · Oakland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N20FW · No damage > Water accumulation in the tail section of the aircraft that froze around the elevator control cables which restricted the movement of the elevator. Contributing factors were the accumulation of debris in the limbers and drain hole for the affected area. A… - [NTSB LAX98IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA096.md): Beech 100 · Reno, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N236CP · No damage > Ice formation around the elevator control cables due to plugged limbers and a water drain hole. - [NTSB NYC98FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA066.md): Cessna 172P · York, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N54172 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB ATL98FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N9166W · Destroyed > The pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an… - [NTSB CHI98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA094.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wood Lake, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1998 · N99270 · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, the wing ice, and the inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to this accident were the rain, freezing rain and low ceilings. - [NTSB SEA98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA037.md): Piper PA-11 · Bridger, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N947MG · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a bounced landing recovery. - [NTSB NYC98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA122.md): Goins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N426AG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees. - [NTSB ATL98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA042.md): Aviat A-1 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N49364 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to pick up a banner, which led to a stall, loss of altitude, and collision with the water. - [NTSB FTW98MA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98MA126.md): Embraer 145-ER · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1998 · N14931 · Substantial damage > The first officer's improper use of the rudder when given a simulated engine failure on takeoff and the pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action which resulted in a loss of control. A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the regional jet… - [NTSB CHI98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA092.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1998 · N18766 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence. - [NTSB NYC98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA063.md): Cessna 172K · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1998 · N79588 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stall - [NTSB SEA98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA033.md): Sherman Executive · Stayton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N50499 · Destroyed > Main rotor strike and separation of the tail boom for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA064.md): Cessna 170A · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N1200D · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for a stall recovery was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA031.md): Cessna 150F · Havre, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N8798G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of control after his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include his lack of total flight experience and incapacitation due to alcohol. - [NTSB MIA98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA061.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N50929 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in the inadvertent stall during the initial climb. - [NTSB FTW98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA107.md): Sutton Tierra II · Woodson, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N131WH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA079.md): Hughes 369D · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N521ZZ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind condition and failure to maintain a proper rate of descent which resulted in the inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a downwind turn. - [NTSB ATL98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA034.md): American General AA-1A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1998 · N6364L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB NYC98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA061.md): Cessna 150 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N150JH · Destroyed > was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB FTW98FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA100.md): Air Tractor 502B · Eudora, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N6093U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting an aerobatic manuever Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=250&page=54 ## 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=53 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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