# 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 ATL97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA129.md): Kolb FIRESTAR-II · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's physical impairment, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB FTW97LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA325.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N177MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives for takeoff. Factors were the runway's rough/uneven condition and the hilly terrain on the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA271.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N600JP · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of glider.
- [NTSB FTW97FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA313.md): Beech B24R · Albany, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N2521W · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the flight instructor's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA124.md): Cessna 180H · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N91412 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's misjudging the wind information.
- [NTSB CHI97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N23236 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA262.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N8147B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's incomplete preflight of the airplane's stabilizer and rudder trim settings for takeoff, his failure to correct for the high pitch during the initial climb, his failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the inadvertent stall. Factors…
- [NTSB IAD97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA111.md): Cessna 150L · Westfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N9781P · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to properly handle his airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the tow pilot's inability to maintain control of his airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97TA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97TA289.md): Bell UH-1H · Tahoe City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N205DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in environmental conditions which exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and his improper use of the collective, which caused a decay of the main rotor rpm, the collision with the lake, and the subsequent…
- [NTSB MIA97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA229.md): Beech 77 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N6043T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent until ground impact. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI97FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA256.md): Beech BE-65-A90 · Alice, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N41VC · Destroyed
  > loss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic.
- [NTSB ATL97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA114.md): Hughes 269A · Dandridge, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7050D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA185.md): Cessna 172L · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N7925G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA163.md): Elliot Monnett Moni · Hollis, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N2400M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA302.md): Beech G35 · Alpine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N757WL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB DCA97MA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA059.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Miami, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 7, 1997 · N27UA · Destroyed
  > The airplane being misloaded to produce a more aft center of gravity and a correspondingly incorrect stabilizer trim setting that precipitated an extreme pitch-up at rotation, was (1) the failure of Fine Air to exercise operational control over the cargo…
- [NTSB SEA97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA182.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N2076N · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment and movement restrictions to an exhaust valve were factors.
- [NTSB CHI97FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA252.md): Beech 76 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N18960 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the flight crew's lack of aircraft control. A factor was loss of control while maneuvering downwind by one of the pilot's.
- [NTSB CHI97FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA245.md): Peck Osprey 2 · Poygen, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N4442C · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA243.md): Cessna 182P · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N125MW · Substantial damage
  > wake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW97LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA301.md): Beech C23 · Terlingua, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N2146W · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB ANC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA114.md): Cessna 170B · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off.
- [NTSB NYC97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA156.md): Cessna 172M · Milton, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N80987 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA178.md): Cessna 172M · Clackamas, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N80222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight…
- [NTSB NYC97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA154.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N61TV · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.
- [NTSB CHI97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA231.md): Stratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N44LS · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA260.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N4008D · Destroyed
  > The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB FTW97FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA280.md): Cessna 150D · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N4228U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning by loading the aircraft over the maximum certificated gross weight, failure to follow procedures and directives by using flaps for takeoff and failing to properly lean the engine for optimum power, and stalling the aircraft.…
- [NTSB NYC97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA152.md): Kenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N912AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX97FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA334.md): Navion G · Gabbs, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N2429T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. A contributing factor was his overconfidence in his personal ability.
- [NTSB CHI97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA221.md): Goble RV-4 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N36JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. His excessive climb rate after takeoff was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA176.md): Garner RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bandon, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N6281Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor RPM. A factor was the pilot's limited flight experience in gyroplanes.
- [NTSB ATL97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA107.md): Piper J3C-65 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N98879 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent entry into a secondary stall and spin, as engine power faltered during application of power, while recovering from an intentional stall. The hesitation (faltering) of power and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA106.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4138Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had adequate airspeed for banner pickup/towing operations, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent contact with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA162.md): Cessna 320E · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N3425Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing when asymmetric power was applied. A factor was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA252.md): Cessna 182N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N9099G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition.
- [NTSB SEA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA169.md): Weatherly 620B · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N733FT · Substantial damage
  > the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA105.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N737EV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. The rear-quartering tailwind (crosswind) and gusts were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA143.md): Cessna 172M · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9679V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ATL97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA103.md): Hughes 269C · Johnston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7413F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.
- [NTSB CHI97FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA208.md): Cessna 150F · Gary, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N8197S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW97FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA262.md): Ryan Navion B · Garfield, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N5401K · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a building. High density altiitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA278.md): Watts RAF 2000 Gyroplane · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N6826Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was his premature liftoff at low airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA164.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Biddle, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N3253B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition on takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA140.md): Cessna 182A · Hayfield Twnshp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N4951D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA196.md): Mooney M20A · White Bear, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation due to a stroke.
- [NTSB SEA97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA158.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N8537F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts were a factor.

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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=56

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