# 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 MIA98FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA010.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N15331 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water.
- [NTSB LAX98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N836FC · Destroyed
  > Interference on the controls by the passenger as the aircraft neared touchdown, and the pilot's failure to adequately brief and supervise the passenger on the use and relinquishing of the flight controls. A factor in the accident was the intentional control…
- [NTSB CHI98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N734WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around attempt which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC98FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA009.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Morganville, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N3981T · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance by the flying club and maintenance facility, which resulted in a takeoff with a partially blocked fuel injector nozzle and the failure of the landing gear to retract after takeoff. This resulted in the pilot's diverted attention and…
- [NTSB FTW98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Folsum, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N83454 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A related factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA015.md): Reed-Madsen Taylor Bird · Humboldt, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N12121 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to attain airspeed and maintain control of the aircraft, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA005.md): Cessna 172N · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N73899 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor contributing to this accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Georgetown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N63235 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA002.md): Mikowski Challenger II S · Lake City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N19006 · Destroyed
  > the improper oil to gas mixture in the fuel during refueling and the pilot did not follow the written instructions from the kit manufacturer. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot could not maintain directional control and the low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA369.md): Hughes 369HS · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N9102F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control because he exceeded the helicopter's hover performance. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI97LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA302.md): Rans S-11 Pursuit · Hays, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1997 · N4299Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA218.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dixie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > Shifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability. A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip.
- [NTSB IAD97FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA123.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N5045F · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW97LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA366.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N8316W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a flare to landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction, his selection of the wrong runway, and the resultant…
- [NTSB FTW97LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA364.md): Bell 206B2 · Anahuac, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · N59396 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering a dynamic rollover due to entanglement of the external load cable with the left landing gear skid.
- [NTSB SEA97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA214.md): Cessna 172RG · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · N64ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the premature rotation of the airplane by the dual student, the failure of the dual student to…
- [NTSB NYC97FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · CGHUE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD97FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA122.md): Cessna 172P · Airville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N55221 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA328.md): Beech C23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N543JL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB FTW97LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA353.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW97GA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97GA350.md): Bell OH-58A · Newark, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N149SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA295.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N43DR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor related to the accident was the raising of flaps.
- [NTSB FTW97LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA351.md): Brashears MONERAI-S · Artesia, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1997 · N5575S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW97FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA348.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N86708 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight limit of the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA346.md): Reilly Thorp T-18 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N16LE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI97FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA293.md): Keaggy-David Skybolt · Adeline, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N79DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA290.md): Beech 76 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N18562 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A related factor was the instructor pilot's failure to ensure the elevator trim was reset for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX97LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA320.md): Bell 206B · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N90115 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind direction and velocity on initiating his approach to the landing area, resulting in a loss of tail rotor authority.
- [NTSB FTW97LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA339.md): Roddie MINI-500 · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N42JR · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB LAX97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA318.md): Beech A23A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2339W · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain (runway).
- [NTSB SEA97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA204.md): Piper J-3 · Jordan, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N98833 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an inadvertent stall/spin entry. Factors include buzzing, a rapid pull-up, and failure to maintain proper airspeed (Vs).
- [NTSB IAD97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA118.md): Reynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA341.md): Burgess Skyhopper · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N4186C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the aircraft's airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA287.md): Higgens Rans S-12 XL · Tuscola, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N7304Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA97FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA201.md): Cessna 182C · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N9015T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA335.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Marksville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N8075K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a turn to reverse direction during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's chronic fatigue as result of cumulative long workdays.
- [NTSB CHI97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA280.md): Piper PA-28 · Monona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA200.md): Cessna 170A · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N1487D · Destroyed
  > A horse and children wandered onto the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX97LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA308.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N4459P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a right slip, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA277.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N7058T · Destroyed
  > inadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the student pilot allowed the rotor rpm to diminish after the examiner simulated a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA128.md): Cessna 172M · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N9625V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA199.md): Comeaux Kitfox 1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N594KF · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot-in-command's failure to ensure that directional control was maintained. A related factor was the private pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA174.md): Hiller UH-12B · Slatington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N5303V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC97FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA172.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N5464Y · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude.
- [NTSB IAD97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA114.md): Schleicher ASW19-B · Troy, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N19LK · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA171.md): Lorello Genesis · Columbia Statn, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9091B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA135.md): Cessna 185E · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N2743J · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of altitude to recover from the…
- [NTSB NYC97FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA170.md): Cessna 337B · Warren Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N2442S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA112.md): Classic YMF-5 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N68SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI97LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA269.md): Cessna 177 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N29379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the night conditions and the pilot lack of recent experience with night operations.

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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=55

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